A Kid Like Jake
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Kid Like Jake - Official Trailer I HD I IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-13
Top Cast
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Claire Danes
Alex Wheeler
Jim Parsons
Greg Wheeler
Octavia Spencer
Judy
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Amal
Ann Dowd
Catherine
Amy Landecker
Sandra
Leo James Davis
Jake Wheeler
Julia Chan
Michelle
Lee Aaron Rosen
Tom Hedwall
Kelly Deadmon
Cynthia Hedwall
Olivia Bond
Kimmie Hedwall
Rhys Bhatia
Sanjay
Aneesh Sheth
Dr. Laurel Hendricks
Cindy Cheung
Corinne
Eve Lindley
Waiter
Aaron Serotsky
Prospective Father
Heather Acs
Admissions Director #1
Melle Powers
Admissions Director #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silas Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Pearle
- Original Score
- Roger Neill
- Original Title
- A Kid Like Jake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $61K
- Production Studios
- Burn Later Productions, Bankside Films, Double Nickel Entertainment, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, That's Wonderful Productions, XS Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silas Howard
Daniel Pearle
Roger Neill
Steven Capitano Calitri
Michael Taylor
Jim Parsons, Todd Spiewak, Paul Bernon
Department Leadership Roster
Silas Howard
Director
Daniel Pearle
Writer
Steven Capitano Calitri
Director of Photography
Jim Parsons
Producer
Todd Spiewak
Producer
Paul Bernon
Producer
Sara K. White
Production Design
Amela Bakšić
Costume Design
Michael Taylor
Editor
Roger Neill
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 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Kid Like Jake
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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.
Who stars in A Kid Like Jake?
The principal cast of A Kid Like Jake includes Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ann Dowd.
When was A Kid Like Jake released and how long is it?
A Kid Like Jake was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did A Kid Like Jake make at the box office?
A Kid Like Jake grossed $61K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Kid Like Jake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Kid Like Jake was composed by Roger Neill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).