Jack the Bear
“Laugh. Cry. Hold on tight.”
Synopsis
Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jack The Bear 1993 - Trailer2
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-02
Top Cast
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Danny DeVito
John Leary
Gary Sinise
Norman Strick
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Peggy Etinger
Reese Witherspoon
Karen Morris
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
Jack Leary
Miko Hughes
Dylan Leary
Art LaFleur
Mr. Festinger
Stefan Gierasch
Father-in-Law
Erica Yohn
Mother-in-Law
Andrea Marcovicci
Elizabeth Leary
Bert Remsen
Mitchell
Carl Gabriel Yorke
Gordon Layton
Jahary Bennett
Michael
Douglas Tolbert
Ray
Kelly Connell
Fireman
Sam Freed
Mr. Morris
Dorothy Lyman
Mrs. Morris
Monica Calhoun
Sondra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marshall Herskovitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Zaillian
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Jack the Bear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.1M
- Production Studios
- Lucky Dog Productions, American Filmworks, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marshall Herskovitz
Steven Zaillian, Dan McCall
James Horner
Fred Murphy
Steven Rosenblum
Bruce Gilbert, Ron Yerxa
Department Leadership Roster
Marshall Herskovitz
Director
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Bruce Gilbert
Producer
Lilly Kilvert
Production Design
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Loren Janes
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack the Bear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jack the Bear about?
Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.
Who directed Jack the Bear?
Jack the Bear was directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
Who stars in Jack the Bear?
The principal cast of Jack the Bear includes Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr..
When was Jack the Bear released and how long is it?
Jack the Bear was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Jack the Bear make at the box office?
Jack the Bear grossed $5.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Jack the Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack the Bear was composed by James Horner.
Is Jack the Bear based on a book or true story?
Jack the Bear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dan McCall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack the Bear?
Jack the Bear holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).