Jack the Bear
"Laugh. Cry. Hold on tight."
Originally released in 1993. Jack the Bear is a drama/comedy film. directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
Starring Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (59 votes)
Box Office
$5.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny DeVito
as John Leary
Gary Sinise
as Norman Strick
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Peggy Etinger
Reese Witherspoon
as Karen Morris
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
as Jack Leary
Miko Hughes
as Dylan Leary
Art LaFleur
as Mr. Festinger
Stefan Gierasch
as Father-in-Law
Erica Yohn
as Mother-in-Law
Andrea Marcovicci
as Elizabeth Leary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,145,823
Production Companies
- Lucky Dog Productions
- American Filmworks
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack the Bear about?
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.
Who directed Jack the Bear?
Jack the Bear was directed by Marshall Herskovitz.
How long is Jack the Bear?
Jack the Bear has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Jack the Bear released?
Jack the Bear was released on April 2, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jack the Bear?
The main cast of Jack the Bear includes Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr..