Jack and His Friends
“A Dangerousy Subversive Comedy”
Synopsis
Jack is a middle aged, overweight shoe store owner with a secure upper middle class lifestyle, including a beautiful, demanding trophy wife. When Jack "runs into" Rosie and Louie, small time criminals on the run from the law, they kidnap Jack in order to use his off-season, deserted vacation house as a temporary hideout. A thoroughly bizarre and surprising weekend unfolds, full of revelations and reassessments.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Ornstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Ornstein
- Original Score
- Daniel Freiberg
- Original Title
- Jack and His Friends
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Ornstein
Bruce Ornstein, Elle Kamihara
Daniel Freiberg
Dan Stoloff
Barbara Tulliver
Benjamin Gruberg
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Ornstein
Director
Bruce Ornstein
Screenplay
Benjamin Gruberg
Producer
Barbara Tulliver
Editor
Ellen Caldwell
Production Design
Ellen Ryba
Costume Design
Dan Stoloff
Director of Photography
Daniel Freiberg
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack and His Friends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jack and His Friends about?
Jack is a middle aged, overweight shoe store owner with a secure upper middle class lifestyle, including a beautiful, demanding trophy wife. When Jack "runs into" Rosie and Louie, small time criminals on the run from the law, they kidnap Jack in order to use his off-season, deserted vacation house as a temporary hideout. A thoroughly bizarre and surprising weekend unfolds, full of revelations and reassessments.
Who directed Jack and His Friends?
Jack and His Friends was directed by Bruce Ornstein.
Who stars in Jack and His Friends?
The principal cast of Jack and His Friends includes Allen Garfield, Sam Rockwell, Judy Reyes, Paul Barry, Alison Fraser.
When was Jack and His Friends released and how long is it?
Jack and His Friends was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack and His Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack and His Friends was composed by Daniel Freiberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack and His Friends?
Jack and His Friends holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).