A Kid Like Jake(2018)
Overview
On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him stand out. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them, one that forces them to confront their own concerns about what's best for Jake, and each other.
Director
Silas Howard
Studio
Burn Later Productions
Cast
Claire Danes
as Alex Wheeler
Jim Parsons
as Greg Wheeler
Octavia Spencer
as Judy
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
as Amal
Ann Dowd
as Catherine
Amy Landecker
as Sandra
Leo James Davis
as Jake Wheeler
Julia Chan
as Michelle
Lee Aaron Rosen
as Tom Hedwall
Kelly Deadmon
as Cynthia Hedwall
Olivia Bond
as Kimmie Hedwall
Rhys Bhatia
as Sanjay
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Burn Later Productions • Bankside Films • Double Nickel Entertainment
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Where can I watch A Kid Like Jake?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Kid Like Jake (2018).
What is A Kid Like Jake about?▼
On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him stand out. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them, one that forces them to confront their own concerns about what's best for Jake, and each other.
Who directed A Kid Like Jake?▼
A Kid Like Jake was directed by Silas Howard and released in 2018. It is a drama film.
How long is A Kid Like Jake?▼
A Kid Like Jake has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in A Kid Like Jake?▼
The cast of A Kid Like Jake includes Claire Danes as Alex Wheeler, Jim Parsons as Greg Wheeler, Octavia Spencer as Judy, Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Amal, Ann Dowd as Catherine and more.
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