A Kid Like Jake (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, A Kid Like Jake is a drama film directed by Silas Howard, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Kid Like Jake stars Claire Danes as Alex Wheeler, Ann Dowd as Catherine, Octavia Spencer as Judy and Jim Parsons as Greg Wheeler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Kid Like Jake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Kid Like Jake page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Kid Like Jake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Kid Like Jake (2018)?
- In US, A Kid Like Jake is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Kid Like Jake worth watching?
- A Kid Like Jake holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Kid Like Jake?
- A Kid Like Jake stars Claire Danes, Ann Dowd, Octavia Spencer, Jim Parsons and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
- When was A Kid Like Jake released?
- A Kid Like Jake was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.