A Kid Like Jake (2018)

A Kid Like Jake (2018) poster

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.

Director: Silas Howard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Roger Neill
Cinematography: Steven Capitano Calitri
Editing: Michael Taylor
Production: Burn Later Productions, Bankside Films, Double Nickel Entertainment, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, That's Wonderful Productions, XS Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

education, based on play or musical, brooklyn, new york city, lgbt, pre-school

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Kid Like Jake 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 directed A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake was directed by Silas Howard.
Who stars in A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake stars Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ann Dowd, Amy Landecker.
How long is A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake is a Drama film.
Where was A Kid Like Jake produced?
A Kid Like Jake was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of A Kid Like Jake?
The themes of A Kid Like Jake include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship.