A Kid Like Jake_
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.
Starring
Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
A Kid Like Jake was released 8 years ago in 2018.
Overview
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 pres...
A Kid Like Jake is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
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
RB
Rhys Bhatia
Sanjay
Aneesh Sheth
Dr. Laurel Hendricks
Cindy Cheung
Corinne
Eve Lindley
Waiter
Aaron Serotsky
Prospective Father
HA
Heather Acs
Admissions Director #1
MP
Melle Powers
Admissions Director #2
Meghan Strange
Admissions Director #3
AB
Adam Butterfield
Samuel
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (151 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Kid Like Jake about?
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.
How long is A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in A Kid Like Jake?
The cast of A Kid Like Jake includes Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ann Dowd.
What is the rating of A Kid Like Jake?
A Kid Like Jake has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 151 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama