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Jack Frost

  • 1998
  • PG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
43K
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Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston in Jack Frost (1998)
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A father who can't keep his promises is killed in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman who has the final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.A father who can't keep his promises is killed in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman who has the final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.A father who can't keep his promises is killed in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman who has the final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.

  • Director
    • Troy Miller
  • Writers
    • Mark Steven Johnson
    • Steve Bloom
    • Jonathan Roberts
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Kelly Preston
    • Joseph Cross
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    43K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Troy Miller
    • Writers
      • Mark Steven Johnson
      • Steve Bloom
      • Jonathan Roberts
    • Stars
      • Michael Keaton
      • Kelly Preston
      • Joseph Cross
    • 162User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Jack Frost
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Gabby Frost
    Joseph Cross
    Joseph Cross
    • Charlie Frost
    Mark Addy
    Mark Addy
    • Mac MacArthur
    Andrew Lawrence
    Andrew Lawrence
    • Tuck Gronic
    • (as Andy Lawrence)
    Eli Marienthal
    Eli Marienthal
    • Spencer
    Will Rothhaar
    Will Rothhaar
    • Dennis
    Mika Boorem
    Mika Boorem
    • Natalie
    Benjamin Brock
    • Alexander
    Taylor Handley
    Taylor Handley
    • Rory Buck
    Joe Rokicki
    Joe Rokicki
    • Mitch
    Cameron Ferre
    • Pudge
    Ahmet Zappa
    Ahmet Zappa
    • Snowplow Driver
    Paul F. Tompkins
    Paul F. Tompkins
    • Audience Member
    Henry Rollins
    Henry Rollins
    • Sid Gronic
    Dweezil Zappa
    Dweezil Zappa
    • John Kaplan
    Steve Giannelli
    • Referee
    Jay Johnston
    Jay Johnston
    • TV Weatherman
    • Director
      • Troy Miller
    • Writers
      • Mark Steven Johnson
      • Steve Bloom
      • Jonathan Roberts
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    User reviews162

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    michaelsibley416

    very heart-warming

    I will never understand why so many viewers dislike "Jack Frost." It is a movie with heart warming and refreshing storyline. Michael Keaton stars as Jack Frost in this awesome movie about getting a second chance at being the world's greatest dad. Kelly Preston, Joseph Cross and Mark Addy co-star.

    I first noticed Joseph Cross, Charlie Frost, in the 100th episode of "Touched By An Angel" and since then I knew he was a talented young actor. Cross once again teamed with Keaton in "Desperate Measures" another awesome movie overlooked by the viewing audience.

    "Jack Frost" is the kind of movie that has heart-warming moments intertwined with comedic wit. Keaton and Cross seem to have a lot of fun making this movie together and it showed in their performances. Scenes like the one that had Jack Frost throwing snowballs at the school bully and his friends as well as the chase that followed made it all worthwhile to see because this is what makes movies so good.

    Watching this movie, it reminded me of "Ghost" because of its sweeping and heartwarming storyline.

    Chemistry is one of the elements I look for in a great movie. "Jack Frost" has this element and more. While an unusual but a brilliant pairing, Keaton and Preston bring chemistry to "Jack Frost," a movie that seems to be better than others I've seen before.

    I think Michael Keaton is one of the best actors I've seen and his performance in "Jack Frost" is one of his best films to date so WATCH it.
    7slayer-3

    A snowdad is better than no dad........

    Ok.. This movie seems to be getting a rash of negative reviews. 1).Bad special effects-this movie was NOT made to "show-off" special effects. I didn't go for the special effects 2).Lame story- why did you go to the movie in the first place when you knew it was about a deceased dad coming back as a snowman. I didn't go hoping for a realistic plot. 3) Bad acting- Did you actually expect to see an Oscar nominated performance from a talking snowman.

    Lay off the negative aspects and enjoy the movie for what it is. I obviously had reservations about going to see this movie, but our 2 1/2 year old daughter wanted to go. She wanted to go to see Jack Frost, the snowman.

    Hey, a movie of a real live snowman - Is this what it really is about? This movie has a story to tell. And that is what makes this movie a little more special. For those of you who overlook or can't see the meaning of the story, probably do the same with the 'magical' season it is intended to represent.

    *** out of *****
    7funky_cherry86

    A Wonderful Heartwarming Movie

    Jack Frost, is a great holiday flick to watch around the Christmas season Michael Keaton played the role of the main character pretty well it was amazingly good. This story is about a musician whose trying to make it big in the music business and provide a good life for his wife Gabby (Preston) & their son Charlie (Cross). However he has a tiny problem keeping promises and missing out on important events. Things take an unexpected turn when Jack dies in a car accident before Christmas, one year passes and Charlie still misses him very much. After building a snowman something mysterious happens the snowman comes to life with the spirit of his father in it. Now Jack has the chance to make up for lost time and bond more with his child before disappearing forever. My favorite scene is when Charlie & his mom see Jack's spirit for the last time before saying goodbye that made me cry a bit.

    This movie is so wonderful and it has an important message it's never too late to spend more time with your family all in all it's a fantastic flick to watch with your family.
    8sophiahwright

    Why is this rated so badly?

    Why is this movie rated so badly? It's actually a really cute and magical little Christmas movie! Definitely has the Christmas spirit which most Christmas movies are lacking these days. Give it a shot!
    7RunningFromSatan

    Extremely underrated

    I have been resenting this movie for the longest time. But I should have seen it before today...but I shouldn't trash what I haven't seen, right? Because it was a good movie. I happened to catch it on HBO Plus today...it kind of dragged on a little bit, but other than that...ok, I have to admit it, it was kind of touching. I think I saw one review trashing the special effects...come on, how low can you go? I think the people that hate this movie had to have seen a LITTLE bit of something that they liked...it's a family movie that appeals to kids and adults, and that's what I think it did. I will leave it as that. A great Christmas movie. 7.5/10

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    • Trivia
      George Clooney was originally attached to the project. When he left to do Batman & Robin (1997), Michael Keaton, who originated the Batman role in live action eight years earlier, was cast into the lead role. Before Keaton took over, Jim Henson's Creature Shop had already designed their snowman animatronic specifically to Clooney's facial features and acting style.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie is building the snowman, he places a "The Jack Frost Band" button onto him and we see the red scarf. In the next shot, Charlie is putting the scarf onto the snowman.
    • Quotes

      Charlie: But Dad...!

      Jack: Butt Dad? Did you just call me Butt Dad? Is that the kind of thing Coach Gronic is teaching you guys? Butt Dad? By the way, that would make you Butt Boy.

      Charlie: But...

      Jack: [climbs into a car] Bye Butt Family!

    • Crazy credits
      There is a statement in the closing credits: "No snowmen were harmed in the making of this film."
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Star Trek: Insurrection/Jack Frost/Shakespeare in Love/Psycho/The General (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Frosty the Snowman
      Written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins

      Produced by Trevor Rabin

      Performed by The Jack Frost Band featuring Michael Keaton

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Juanito Escarcha
    • Filming locations
      • Donner Lake, Truckee, California, USA(Drive before accident)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Azoff Entertainment
      • The Canton Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $85,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,562,556
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,104,125
      • Dec 13, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,562,556
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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