Jack Frost
1979 • 48 min • Family · Animation · Fantasy · TV Movie
Synopsis
Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.
Our family guide
Best from age 4- 65 Audience · 109 · 100%
Jack Frost, a winter spirit, wishes to become human after falling for a young woman. He gets his wish but must secure a home, fortune, and a wife by spring, learning that human life comes with its own challenges and joys. This charming stop-motion classic explores themes of love and sacrifice.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- A villainous character tries to interfere with Jack's happiness.
- Moments of mild peril during winter weather can bring.
What it models well
- Love and sacrifice
- Helping others
- Appreciating nature
- The changing seasons
Talk about it after
- What makes someone truly happy?
- How do Jack Frost's choices change things for others?
- What is it like to be invisible?
- The importance of patience
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Top billed cast
Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr. • Crew: Romeo Muller
Buddy Hackett
Pardon-Me-Pete (voice)
Robert Morse
Jack Frost (voice)
Paul Frees
Kubla Kraus / Father Winter (voices)
Larry Storch
Papa (voice)
Dave Garroway
Groundhog Day Television Reporter (voice)
Debra Clinger
Elisa (voice)
Don Messick
Snip (voice)
- D
Dee Stratton
Mama (voice)
Sonny Melendrez
Sir Ravenal Rightfellow (voice)
- D
Dina Lynn
Holly (voice)
Trailers & clips
Jack Frost (1979) Official Trailer - Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse Movie HD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (109)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0079357
