Jack Frost (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A father who can't keep his promises dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has one final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.
Rated PG • 1998 • 1h 41m
A father who is always too busy for his son dies in a car accident and returns as a snowman to make things right. Michael Keaton. PG rating is appropriate — though the premise may confuse young children.
Cast
Is Jack Frost appropriate for kids?
A father who is always too busy for his son dies in a car accident and returns as a snowman to make things right. Michael Keaton. PG rating is appropriate — though the premise may confuse young children. Read more — free account
Content severity in Jack Frost
What happens in Jack Frost, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 1:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Jack Frost
None.
Violence and gore in Jack Frost
None.
Language in Jack Frost
Mild language consistent with PG.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Jack Frost
None.
Mature themes in Jack Frost
A father's death and a son's grief — given the unusual spin of the father returning as a snowman. The film earns points for taking the emotional premise seriously. Michael Keaton's warmth carries the more sentimental moments.
Scary moments in Jack Frost
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jack Frost appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Jack Frost is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. A father who is always too busy for his son dies in a car accident and returns as a snowman to make things right. Michael Keaton. PG rating is appropriate — though the premise may confuse young children.
What age rating does Jack Frost have?
Jack Frost is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Jack Frost about?
A father who is always too busy for his son dies in a car accident and returns as a snowman to make things right. Michael Keaton. PG rating is appropriate — though the premise may confuse young children.
Is there sex or nudity in Jack Frost?
None.
How violent is Jack Frost?
None.
Is the language in Jack Frost appropriate for kids?
Mild language consistent with PG.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Jack Frost?
None.
What mature themes appear in Jack Frost?
A father's death and a son's grief — given the unusual spin of the father returning as a snowman. The film earns points for taking the emotional premise seriously. Michael Keaton's warmth carries the more sentimental moments.
How long is Jack Frost?
Jack Frost runs 101 minutes, directed by Troy Miller, released in 1998.
Where can I read the full Jack Frost parent guide?
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