Jack Frost (1998)
“He's the world's coolest dad and he's gonna prove it.”
A father who can't keep his promises dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has one final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Troy Miller, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Michael Keaton, Kelly Preston, Joseph Cross, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Michael Keaton
as Jack Frost
Kelly Preston
as Gabby Frost
Joseph Cross
as Charlie Frost
Mark Addy
as Mac MacArthur
Andrew Lawrence
as Tuck Gronic
Eli Marienthal
as Spencer
Will Rothhaar
as Dennis
Mika Boorem
as Natalie
Benjamin Brock
as Alexander
Taylor Handley
as Rory BuckJoe Rokicki
as MitchCameron Ferre
as PudgeCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 101 min |
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