Jack (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Jack is a comedy, drama, family and science fiction film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 113 minutes. “Jack Powell is about to tackle his biggest adventure ever... the fifth grade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Powell suffers from an affliction that makes him grow four times faster than normal, so the 10-year-old looks like a 40-year-old man. After years of being tutored at home, Jack convinces his overprotective parents to send him to public school. The children don't know what to make of Jack, but with the help of his fifth-grade teacher, he makes an effort to win them over.
Who’s in it. Jack stars Robin Williams as Jack Powell, Diane Lane as Karen Powell, Brian Kerwin as Brian Powell and Jennifer Lopez as Miss Marquez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $58.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack (1996)?
- In US, Jack is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 worth watching?
- Jack holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack?
- Jack stars Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Brian Kerwin, Jennifer Lopez and Bill Cosby.
- When was Jack released?
- Jack was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.