DRAMA . 1993 . 1h 39m . 6.4/10

Jack the Bear_

"Laugh. Cry. Hold on tight."

Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.

Starring Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Box Office $5.1M
6.4/10
Rating
$5.1M
Box Office
1h 39m
Runtime
1993
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Laugh. Cry. Hold on tight.

Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.

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Cast
Danny DeVito stars as John Leary in Jack the Bear.
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Year context
Jack the Bear was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.
Jack the Bear is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

BOX OFFICE

$5.1M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (59 votes)
Box Office
$5,145,823

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Jack the Bear about?
Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.
How long is Jack the Bear?
Jack the Bear has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Jack the Bear?
The cast of Jack the Bear includes Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr..
How much did Jack the Bear make at the box office?
Jack the Bear earned $5,145,823 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Jack the Bear?
Jack the Bear has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 59 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Comedy
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