Jack Frost (1998)
A deceased father gets one whimsical, melancholic chance to reconnect with his son as a magical snowman.
A father who can't keep his promises dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has one final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.
How intense is Jack Frost?
Jack Frost has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Jack Frost feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingmelancholywhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Jack Frost
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Jack Frost for you?
Is Jack Frost scary?
No. Jack Frost is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Jack Frost gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Jack Frost sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Jack Frost OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Jack Frost?
Jack Frost runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Jack Frost?
Jack Frost is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Jack Frost have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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