Teens
Jack the Bear
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 99 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 99 min · Drama · Comedy
Jack the Bear
After his wife's death, a father moves his two sons to California and becomes a late-night horror host. The story explores the challenges of grief, family bonds, and navigating life's complexities in a new town.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Discussions of death and grief
- Brief instances of prejudice and bullying
- Some mature themes related to growing up
Models well
- Family bonds
- Coping with grief
- Resilience
- Empathy
Talk about it after
- How families support each other through loss
- Understanding and responding to prejudice
- The importance of open communication
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Cast & crew
Jack The Bear 1993 - Trailer2
Jack The Bear 1993 - Trailer