Jack (2004 film)
Jack is a 2004 American drama TV film written by A. M. Homes and directed by Lee Rose. Adapted from Homes' 1990 novel of the same name, the film is about a boy whose life is torn apart because of his parents' divorce. The film stars Anton Yelchin, Stockard Channing, Ron Silver, Erich Anderson and Brent Spiner.
| Jack | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lee Rose |
| Written by | A. M. Homes |
| Based on | Jack by A. M. Homes |
| Starring | Anton Yelchin Ron Silver Stockard Channing Erich Anderson Brent Spiner |
Production company | Daniel L. Paulson Productions Susan Rose Productions |
| Distributed by | Showtime |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Jack (Anton Yelchin) is a 15-year-old boy going through puberty. When his parents Anne (Stockard Channing) and Paul (Ron Silver) divorce, his world starts to fall apart. While on a fishing trip with his father, Jack learns that Paul is in a live-in relationship with a man. The youth is bullied at school (his locker is vandalized) when other students find out about this.
Jack's best friend Max (Giacomo Baessato) also has problems, because his mother is being beaten by his father. Jack has a crush on another friend, Maggie, and learns that her father is also gay. By the end, Jack matures and learns to accept his family and friends, and more importantly, himself.
Cast
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Jack | Anton Yelchin |
| Anne | Stockard Channing |
| Paul | Ron Silver |
| Steve Burka | Erich Anderson |
| Michael | Andrew Airlie |
| Vernon | Brent Spiner |
| Max | Giacomo Baessato |
| Maggie | Britt Irvin |
| Sammy | Ryan Drescher |
| Jim | Kevin Blatch |
| Eddie Hayes | Jordan Weller |
| Coach | Blu Mankuma |
