Movie

Jack the Bear

“Laugh. Cry. Hold on tight.”

★ 6.4(64)19931h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Marshall Herskovitz
Release date: 1993-04-02
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $5,145,823
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lucky Dog Productions

Jack the Bear — trailer

About Jack the Bear

Jack the Bear is a 1993 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Marshall Herskovitz, starring Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 64 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jack the Bear in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.

Cast

Danny DeVito

John Leary

Gary Sinise

Norman Strick

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Peggy Etinger

Reese Witherspoon

Karen Morris

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Jack Leary

Miko Hughes

Dylan Leary

Art LaFleur

Mr. Festinger

Stefan Gierasch

Father-in-Law

Erica Yohn

Mother-in-Law

Andrea Marcovicci

Elizabeth Leary

Bert Remsen

Mitchell

Carl Gabriel Yorke

Gordon Layton

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jack the Bear in Canada?+

Jack the Bear is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Jack the Bear on Netflix?+

Jack the Bear is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Jack the Bear?+

Jack the Bear has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Jack the Bear?+

Jack the Bear stars Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr..

When did Jack the Bear come out?+

Jack the Bear is a 1993 movie directed by Marshall Herskovitz.

What genre is Jack the Bear?+

Jack the Bear is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Jack the Bear?+

Jack the Bear was directed by Marshall Herskovitz.