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A Kid Like Jake (2018)
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📖 Story
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.
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Worth tryingChaotic comedy
EnergyMeasured and gradual
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight A Kid Like Jake is a 2018 film in the Drama category from United States. Directed by Silas Howard. Starring Claire Danes and Jim Parsons. Runtime: about 92 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 6.0/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 2018, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 92 minutes, Starring Claire Danes and Jim Parsons.
Runtime
92 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Lee Aaron Rosen
Tom Hedwall
Kelly Deadmon
Cynthia Hedwall
Olivia Bond
Kimmie Hedwall
Rhys Bhatia
Sanjay
Aneesh Sheth
Dr. Laurel Hendricks
Cindy Cheung
Corinne
Director: Silas Howard
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1What is movie A Kid Like Jake (2018)?
It is a movie released in 2018 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake (2018) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch A Kid Like Jake online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
4What is the rating of A Kid Like Jake?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 154 ratings.
5What is the runtime of A Kid Like Jake?
Its runtime is about 92 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is A Kid Like Jake best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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