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Jack (2004 film)

Jack
Based onJack
by A. M. Homes
Written byA. M. Homes
Directed byLee Rose
Starring
Music byVelton Ray Bunch
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
  • Dan Paulson
  • Rose Lam
CinematographyJan Kiesser
EditorPeter V. White
Running time104 minutes
Production companiesDaniel L. Paulson Productions
Susan Rose Productions
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseJune 20, 2004 (2004-06-20)

Jack is a 2004 American made-for-television drama 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.

Plot

Jack is a 15-year-old boy going through puberty. When his parents Anne and Paul 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 when other students find out about this.

Jack's best friend Max 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