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My Boy Jack

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Author Rudyard Kipling (David Haig) and his wife (Kim Cattrall) search for their son (Daniel Radcliffe) after he goes missing in action during World War I.
My Boy Jack

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Critics Consensus

While the script may lack insight and excitement, My Boy Jack features strong performances from Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall that alone make it worth watching.

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Hermione Eyre Independent (UK) 02/25/2020
I cried. We all cried, I don't doubt. Not a dry eye in any house. Go to Full Review Thomas Sutcliffe Independent (UK) 02/25/2020
He'd captured, too, the torture of hope that Jack's parents found themselves exposed to - the word"Missing"on the telegram sending them scouring through photographs of prisoners of war to see if their son might still be alive. Go to Full Review Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian 02/25/2020
My Boy Jack was - I see no excuse for deceiving you, as Owen wrote to his mother - a disappointment. Go to Full Review Alison Graham Radio Times 02/25/2020
The real revelation, though, is Kim Cattrall as Jack's mother Carrie, a formidable woman who never gave up hope, until presented with terrible evidence to the contrary, that her son would return home. Go to Full Review Jarad I. Wilk CinemaBlend 02/25/2020
2.5/5
As for Cattrall and Radcliffe, it's one of those cases where it's a bit weird seeing them out of their normal characters... Their performances are not bad as a whole, but they are, at times, very stiff. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerod S @jeroduptown 10/20/2021 Kipling helps send his son (Radcliffe) to WWI. It's a true-story tragedy that isn't especially dramatic - but has some really strong acting. See more 03/28/2021 Kinda boring I cried at the end though. See more 07/23/2017 Rudyard Kipling's boy goes to war. It doesn't go well. See more 02/18/2016 Very well made movie of a touching story. well directed and enacted. See more 08/08/2015 I was very impressed with this movie! David Haig gave an excellent portrayal of Kipling in the era of war glory for king and country. Radcliff gave an outstanding performance and proved that he could work outside the Potter mold. All 4 chief actors gave an awesome performance. I highly recommend it! See more 12/31/2014 Solid well done little story. Solid acting. Probably not going to be that memorable, though. See more Read all reviews
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Brian Kirk

Director

David Haig

Actor

Daniel Radcliffe

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Kim Cattrall

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Carey Mulligan

Actor

Julian Wadham

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My Boy Jack

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Movie Info

Synopsis Author Rudyard Kipling (David Haig) and his wife (Kim Cattrall) search for their son (Daniel Radcliffe) after he goes missing in action during World War I.
Director
Brian Kirk
Screenwriter
David Haig
Production Co
Ecosse Films, Ingenious Broadcasting
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 16, 2019
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Stereo