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Poster for Jack
Directed by
Francis Ford Coppola

Screenplay by
James DeMonaco and Gary Nadeau

Music Composed by
Michael Kamen

Theatrical Release Date
August 9, 1996

DVD Release Date
August 3, 2004

Production Companies
Hollywood Pictures, Great Oaks, American Zoetrope

Distribution Company
Buena Vista Pictures

Summary

Just like any kid, ten-year old Jack wants to go to school and play with others his own age. But Jack is no ordinary kid. A rare medical condition has caused Jack to age at four times the normal rate, making him a child in a man's body! On Jack's first day at school, he fits neither into the desk nor in with his classmates... who at first consider him more of a freak than a friend. It's not until Jack's awkward encounter with girls and his calamitous treehouse sleepover that 5th grade becomes the adventure of his life.

Trailer
Quotes

Mr. Magee
I'm Mr. Magee. I've heard so much about you, Jack.
Jack
Hello, Mr. Magoo!
Mr. Magee
Magee.
Jack
Oh. Magee.
Mr. Magee
Yes.
Jack
Magoo...
Mr. Magee
Jack, how would you like to see your classroom? Yes?
Jack
Yes.
Mr. Magee
A little louder.
Jack
Yes.
Mr. Magee
A little louder, Jack.
Jack
YES!!!!!!
Mr. Magee
Follow me.
Jack
Is he deaf?

Guy in bar
No, that's not gonna be good enough: "Sorry".
Jack
Well, I said I'm sorry. I'm sorry! Yeez, what is it with you? What? Are you totally hyper or something? Too much sugar?

Jack
Rubber, glue, sticks to you! Got him!

Guy in bar
I'm a loser, but you're a son of a bitch!
Jack
I can't believe you said that! You cussed! Oh, you said the b-word! Oh, you're gonna get in so much trouble! You really are!

Jack
I just want to be a regular star.
Mr. Woodruff
Jack, you'll never be regular. You're spectacular.

Photo Gallery
Main Cast

Robin Williams
Jack Powell

Diane Lane
Karen Powell

Brian Kerwin
Brian Powell

Adam Zolotin
Louis Durante

Fran Drescher
Dolores "D.D." Durante

Jennifer Lopez
Miss Marquez

Bill Cosby
Lawrence Woodruff

Tagline

He's a healthy ten year old who's growing four times faster than normal. Now he's ready for the biggest adventure of his life...
5th grade.

Filming Info

Dates
September 18, 1995 - December 13, 1995

Locations
Mare Island, CA
Mill Valley, CA
Ross, CA
Miami, FL
San Francisco, CA

International Release Dates

UK
October 11, 1996

South Korea
October 26, 1996

Argentina
Hong Kong
Italy
October 31, 1996

Estonia
November 1, 1996

Denmark
Poland
Turkey
December 6, 1996

France
December 11, 1996

Spain
December 12, 1996

Finland
Portugal
December 13, 1996

Hungary
Netherlands
December 19, 1996

Sweden
December 25, 1996

Australia
December 26, 1996

South Africa
January 17, 1997

Japan
March 1, 1997

Germany
June 5, 1997

Switzerland (German)
June 6, 1997

Kuwait
June 25, 1997

Media Availability

This title is available on:

DVD
Video
CD
Poster
Fun facts

There is an actual illness, known as Werner Syndrome, where children age faster than normal--though not anywhere near as fast as Jack does.

Box Office Details

Budget
$45,000,000

Gross
$58,620,973 (USA)
N/A (international)
$58,620,973 (total)

Opening Weekend
$11,191,496 (1,710 theaters)

Widest Release
2,232 theaters