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A Kid Like Jake (2018)

2018-06-01 · 1h 32m · EN
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On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him stand out. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them, one that forces them to confront their own concerns about what's best for Jake, and each other.

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Silas HowardDirectorDaniel PearleWriter

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Claire DanesClaire DanesAlex WheelerAnn DowdAnn DowdCatherineOctavia SpencerOctavia SpencerJudyJim ParsonsJim ParsonsGreg WheelerPriyanka Chopra JonasPriyanka Chopra JonasAmalCindy CheungCindy CheungCorinneJulia ChanJulia ChanMichelleShaunette Renée WilsonShaunette Renée WilsonDream MomKelly DeadmonKelly DeadmonCynthia HedwallOlivia BondOlivia BondKimmie HedwallMeghan StrangeMeghan StrangeAdmissions Director #3Erika RobelErika RobelWaitress #2

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LgbtBrooklyn, new york cityBased on play or musicalEducationPre-school

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityLgbt · Brooklyn New York City · Based On Play Or MusicalDialogue densityDramaDirector preference242312Actor preference83552 · 18831 · 266Country preferenceUs

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What is A Kid Like Jake about?

On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him stand out. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them, one that forces them to confront their own concerns about what's best for Jake, and each other.

How long is A Kid Like Jake?

A Kid Like Jake has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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