Jack Frost

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Jack Frost

PG,

1998,

1h 35m,

Kids & Family/

Holiday/

Fantasy/

Comedy/

Drama

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19%

58 Reviews

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40%

50,000+ Ratings

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40%

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As a touring musician clinging to dreams of stardom, aging rocker Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) never had much time for his wife, Gabby (Kelly Preston), and young son, Charlie (Joseph Cross). A year after Jack's tragic death in a car accident on Christmas Day, Charlie plays a mournful tune on his father's harmonica. Much to his surprise, the elder Frost is magically brought to life as a snowman on the family lawn. Given a second chance, Charlie and Jack struggle to make up for lost time.

Critics Consensus

Sentimental schmaltz and uninspired storytelling sink this film.

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Sight & Sound

Jun 18, 2012

It's a modern fairytale, complete with a magic harmonica that brings the snowman to life and a picture-postcard setting, featuring row upon row of twinkling Christmas lights and endless snowy vistas.

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Sep 7, 2011

D+

Jack Frost is so treacly and fake it makes you feel like you're trapped in a winter-wonderland paperweight.

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Ben Falk

BBC.com

Apr 17, 2001

3/5

This is a watchable, if by-the-book little movie.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Dec 2, 2025

1/5

…misbegotten snowman movie Jack Frost an absolutely terrible film that really has to be seen to be believed…enough to give anyone the cinematic equivalent of acid reflux…ideal for a festive hatewatch...

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Oct 24, 2020

My least favorite Michael Keaton role

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 29, 2018

1/4

It took four screenwriters to come up with dialogue so horrendous, it could have single-handedly ushered in a new era of silent cinema. "You the man!" "No, you the man!" "No, I'm the snowman!"

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Kylo S

Jan 12, 2019

Michael Keaton as a snowman. Funny as it is depressing.

Anakin R

Jan 8, 2019

i love this, its the only thing that gives me joy

Theodore L

Dec 25, 2018

A cute family friendly film,great for all ages Funny for the kids as well as the adults Its hard to find a Christmas movie that captures the love and heat like this one does . definitely give this onemail a chance!

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Luke R

Dec 12, 2018

sure the CGI is horrible what did you expect this movie came out in 1998 but a sad film and a yearly movie for me

George P

Oct 25, 2018

Jack Frost is sort of a live-action version of Frosty the Snowman with a '90s spin. In this case, the snowman isn't just a frozen popsickle friend, it's Dad, come back from the dead in a rather unusual body to get a second chance to do something he failed at the first time around - being a parent. Sadly, the tale of Frosty works a lot better as an animated short than a feature length movie with real actors. The snowman, which is the work of Jim Henson's Creature Shop, is the most glaring problem. It looks about as real as a man in a costume, and it's tough to suspend disbelief when you're trying to locate the zipper.

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Leia S

Apr 25, 2018

A very good movie with great actors I can't wait for another movie like it warm friendly smart I wish they would do another one it is a must watch A + rateing

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Troy Miller

Director

Michael Keaton

Jack Frost

Kelly Preston

Gabby Frost

Mark Addy

Mac MacArthur

Joseph Cross

Charlie Frost

Scott Kraft

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Synopsis

As a touring musician clinging to dreams of stardom, aging rocker Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) never had much time for his wife, Gabby (Kelly Preston), and young son, Charlie (Joseph Cross). A year after Jack's tragic death in a car accident on Christmas Day, Charlie plays a mournful tune on his father's harmonica. Much to his surprise, the elder Frost is magically brought to life as a snowman on the family lawn. Given a second chance, Charlie and Jack struggle to make up for lost time.

Director: Troy Miller
Producer: Irving Azoff, Mark Canton
Screenwriter: Mark Steven Johnson, Steve Bloom, Jonathan Roberts, Jeff Cesario
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Canton Company, Warner Brothers
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.5M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SR, DTS, Surround

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