Jack Frost (1998)

User Rating:

4.6/10   

Director:

Troy Miller

Writers (WGA):

Mark Steven Johnson (story)
Mark Steven Johnson (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

11 December 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

Jack Frost is getting a second chance to be the world's coolest dad... if he doesn't melt first.

Plot:

A father, who can't keep his promises, dies 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.

Plot Keywords:

Snowman | Car Accident | Singer | Promise | Friendship

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Michael Keaton	...	Jack Frost
Kelly Preston	...	Gabby Frost
Joseph Cross	...	Charlie Frost
Mark Addy	...	Mac MacArthur
Andrew Lawrence	...	Tuck Gronic (as Andy Lawrence)
Eli Marienthal	...	Spencer
Will Rothhaar	...	Dennis
Mika Boorem	...	Natalie
Benjamin Brock	...	Alexander
Taylor Handley	...	Rory Buck
Joe Rokicki	...	Mitch
Cameron Ferre	...	Pudge
Ahmet Zappa	...	Snowplow Driver
Paul F. Tompkins	...	Audience Member
Henry Rollins	...	Sid Gronic

Also Known As:

Frost

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild language.

Runtime:

101 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby SR | SDDS

Certification:

Finland:K-6 | Iceland:L | USA:PG (certificate #36427) | South Korea:12 (original rating) | South Korea:All (re-rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (VCD rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | France:U | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Portugal:M/6 (video premiere) | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

Cameo: [Moon Unit Zappa]a schoolteacher early in the film who says, "No running, feet are for walking." Her brothers Dweezil and Ahmet are also in the film.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Jack and his son Charlie are riding the toboggan (to get away from the bullies), Jack breaks the toboggan into two halves and Jack and Charlie ride separate halves down the hill. When they reach the bottom, Charlie is on a real snowboard, not half of the toboggan.

Quotes:

Charlie: But Dad...!
Jack: But Dad? Did you just call me Butt Dad? I ought to make you Butt Boy.
Charlie: But...
Jack: [climbs into a car] Bye Butt Family!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#22.11)" (1999)

Soundtrack:

Free Ride

Excellent family movie.

My daughter and I saw this movie today, and I actually say that it could as well be rated G, and that the message has been very good, specially for those whom never stop for a moment to evaluate which is more important in life: family, or work and finances. In real life we know it would be impossible to happen, however the motivation in this picture might wake some people up to reality, and more home dedication. Very well done.