Dear Jack_
"Twenty-two-year-old Jack's Mannequin singer Andrew McMahon expected big things in 2005. Leukemia wasn't one of them."
Using The DV camera originally enlisted to capture the making of his album, Andrew shot everything before and after the crucial day in May of 2005 when he both finished his record and was diagnosed with cancer. Dear Jack opens on the day of his diagnosis and continues on through the life-changing and deeply personal events that followed. The film also includes flashes back to Andrew's childhood and the making of the first Jack's Mannequin album, as well as rare live footage and the chronicling of his relationships with two very important people in his life, his sister and her best friend.
Starring
Andrew McMahon, Tommy Lee, Lin McMahon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Dear Jack was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
Using The DV camera originally enlisted to capture the making of his album, Andrew shot everything before and after the crucial day in May of 2005 when he bo...
Dear Jack is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 7m.
CAST (4)
AM
Andrew McMahon
Himself
Tommy Lee
Narrator
LM
Lin McMahon
Herself
BM
Brian McMahon
Himself
BOX OFFICE
$50K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
67 min (1h 7m)
Rating
9.0/10 (2 votes)
Budget
$50,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dear Jack about?
Using The DV camera originally enlisted to capture the making of his album, Andrew shot everything before and after the crucial day in May of 2005 when he both finished his record and was diagnosed with cancer. Dear Jack opens on the day of his diagnosis and continues on through the life-changing and deeply personal events that followed. The film also includes flashes back to Andrew's childhood and the making of the first Jack's Mannequin album, as well as rare live footage and the chronicling of his relationships with two very important people in his life, his sister and her best friend.
How long is Dear Jack?
Dear Jack has a runtime of 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Who stars in Dear Jack?
The cast of Dear Jack includes Andrew McMahon, Tommy Lee, Lin McMahon, Brian McMahon.
What is the rating of Dear Jack?
Dear Jack has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary