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A Kid Like Jake

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2018 | 92 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM! or The Children's Hour, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $61K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 42K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Silas Howard

  • Claire DanesAlex Wheeler
  • Jim ParsonsGreg Wheeler
  • Octavia SpencerJudy
  • Priyanka Chopra JonasAmal
  • Ann DowdCatherine
  • Amy LandeckerSandra
  • Leo James DavisJake Wheeler
  • Julia ChanMichelle
  • Lee Aaron RosenTom Hedwall
  • Kelly DeadmonCynthia Hedwall