Jack Frost (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, Jack Frost is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Michael Cooney, running about 89 minutes. “He's chillin' and killin'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a notorious serial killer is being driven to his execution, the truck carrying him encounters a bizarre accident that transforms him into a mutant snowman. The sheriff who originally caught the psychopath has remained concerned about his return, and it seems that his fears were well-founded. Before long, bodies pile up, all killed in gruesome wintry ways. Can the sheriff stop the murderer's icy reign of terror?
Who’s in it. Jack Frost stars Scott MacDonald as Jack Frost, Christopher Allport as Sam Tiler, Stephen Mendel as Agent Manners and F. William Parker as Paul Davrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Jack Frost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Chilling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack Frost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack Frost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack Frost (1997)?
- In US, Jack Frost is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jack Frost worth watching?
- Jack Frost holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack Frost?
- Jack Frost stars Scott MacDonald, Christopher Allport, Stephen Mendel, F. William Parker and Shannon Elizabeth.
- When was Jack Frost released?
- Jack Frost was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.