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Jun 1, 2018 · Powered by JustWatch. “A Kid Like Jake” tackles the tricky topic of gender dysphoria with sensitivity and grace. It roots its family’s confusion in a recognizable, present-day reality, which perhaps could make this complicated subject matter relatable—or at least accessible—to viewers who might never have had a reason to consider it.
Parents need to know that A Kid Like Jake is a drama adapted from a play about a New York City couple dealing with the stress of applying to private school for their 4-year-old, who's gender nonconforming. Starring Claire Danes and Jim Parsons as the parents, the movie features occasional strong language ….
- Silas Howard
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer
Alex Wheeler and her husband, Greg, are trying to find the right primary school for their 4-year-old son, Jake. Described as gender-expansive by his adviser, Jake's increasingly erratic...
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- Silas Howard
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- Claire Danes
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May 31, 2018 · 1h 32m. By Glenn Kenny. May 31, 2018. Alex ( Claire Danes) and Greg ( Jim Parsons) are young Brooklyn parents of the new middle class in “A Kid Like Jake”: progressive, acutely involved with...
- Silas Howard
- Glenn Kenny
- 92 min
Jan 24, 2018 · ‘A Kid Like Jake’: Film Review | Sundance 2018 Claire Danes and Jim Parsons star as a Brooklyn couple facing the possibility that their four-year-old might be trans in Silas Howard's comedy drama.
All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Brian T. Carney Washington Blade. Despite some weaknesses in the script, Howard and his cast create a moving family drama that is a...
Jun 1, 2018 · A Kid Like Jake: Directed by Silas Howard. With Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The loving parents of a four-year-old must come to terms with the fact that their child is gay.
