Film · 2015
King Jack
Directed by Felix Thompson · starring Erin Davie, Charlie Plummer and Christian Madsen
- 1 h 21 min
- 15
- Adventure · Drama
USA
- Released in the UK 25 February 2016
- 7.3 Critics3 reviews
Synopsis
'King Jack' is an american drama film written and directed by Felix Thompson. The film tells the story of a young teenager called Jack who is trapped in a run-down small town. Moreover, his life isn't too easy because he must frequently face a cruel bully who pursues him everywhere. This is the reason why when his aunt falls ill and he must be responsible for his small cousin, Jack does not have any desire to do it. 'King Jack' is a story about daily problems, emotional resistance and the ability to find happiness in a not particularly nice place. The film features performances of Charlie Plummer, Cory Nichols, Christian Madsen, Daniel Flaherty, Erin Davie and Chloe Levine. The original soundtrack is composed by Bryan Senti.
Where to watch King Jack
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 81 min1 hour and 21 minutes
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is King Jack?
- 1 hour and 21 minutes (81 minutes).
- When was King Jack released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 25 February 2016.
- Who directed King Jack?
- Felix Thompson.
- Who is in King Jack?
- It stars Erin Davie, Charlie Plummer, Christian Madsen and Chloe Levine.
- Where can I watch King Jack?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (7)- Director
- Felix Thompson
- Writers
- Felix Thompson
- Producers
- Rick Rosenthal
Videos and trailers
All 2 videosPhotos and posters
All 3 photosReviews
All 3 reviewsWhat the critics say average 7.3 from 3 outlets
- 8.0 Time OutKate Lloyd
With references to sexting and a hazy Instagram-filtered look, it would be easy to write 'King Jack' off as just another modern coming-of-age-story. What sets the movie apart though, is its ability…
Read - 7.0 VarietyGuy Lodge
Thompson and his appealing young cast enliven the material with authentic, ingenuous feeling; there's a palpable understanding here of the substantial difficulties involved in growing up under any…
Read - 7.0 Screen DailyFionnuala Halligan
It's authentic without being grim; moody and tentatively hopeful. There's a British verite influence at play, but King Jack's heart is positively American.
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