My Boy Jack
Seen it?2007 | 93 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved 1917 or War Horse, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Author Rudyard Kipling and his wife search for their 17-year-old son after he goes missing during WWI.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Kirk
- Daniel RadcliffeJohn Kipling
- David HaigRudyard Kipling
- Kim CattrallCaroline Kipling
- Carey MulliganElsie Kipling
- Julian WadhamKing George V
- Robbie KayArthur Relph
- John-Paul MacleodRalph
- Bill MilnerPeter Carter
- Michael McElhattonLeo Amery MP
- Martin McCannBowe