Synopsis
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.
A Kid Like Jake (2018) is a 1h 32min drama feature film by Silas Howard. On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-ye...
Key facts
Cast
Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ann Dowd, Amy Landecker, Leo James Davis, Julia Chan
Original language
English
First release
June 1, 2018 (United States)
Crew
Screenplay
Daniel Pearle
Producer
Jim Parsons, Paul Bernon, Todd Spiewak
Cinematography
Steven Capitano Calitri
Editing
Michael Taylor
Music
Roger Neill
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- San Francisco International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2018 generic
- Stockholm International Film Festival 2018 generic - American Independents
- Sundance Film Festival 2018 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | June 1, 2018 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | October 8, 2018 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 21, 2019 |
| Streaming | Germany | June 17, 2021 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Germany | June 24, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Silas Howard |
| Cast | Claire Danes (Alex Wheeler), Jim Parsons (Greg Wheeler), Octavia Spencer (Judy), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Amal), Ann Dowd (Catherine), Amy Landecker (Sandra), Leo James Davis (Jake Wheeler), Julia Chan (Michelle), Lee Aaron Rosen (Tom Hedwall), Kelly Deadmon (Cynthia Hedwall), Olivia Bond (Kimmie Hedwall), Rhys Bhatia (Sanjay), Aneesh Sheth (Dr. Laurel Hendricks), Cindy Cheung (Corinne), Eve Lindley (Waiter), Aaron Serotsky (Prospective Father), Heather Acs (Admissions Director #1), Melle Powers (Admissions Director #2), Meghan Strange (Admissions Director #3), Adam Butterfield (Samuel), Cormac Bluestone (Administrator #2), Kelly McAndrew (Susan), Aasif Mandvi (Darren), Erika Robel (Waitress #2), Ian Unterman (Father), Shaunette Renée Wilson (Dream Mom), George B. Colucci Jr. (Teacher), Annika Boras (Lynn), Adam Andrianopolous (Sales Clerk), Ty Jones (Admissions Director #4), Hailey Jade Panchame (Trick or Treater) |
| Screenplay | Daniel Pearle |
| Story | Daniel Pearle |
| Producer | Jim Parsons, Paul Bernon, Todd Spiewak |
| Cinematography | Steven Capitano Calitri |
| Editing | Michael Taylor |
| Music | Roger Neill |
| Production design | Sara K. White |
| Costumes | Amela Bakšić |
Additional data: TMDB.
