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2007 · Movie · 1h 33m

My Boy Jack

CriticsCritics: 66
AudienceAudience: 7.0

As World War I begins, a famous writer uses his influence to help his teenage son overcome a military rejection and join the army. When the young officer goes missing, his parents and sister face an agonizing search shaped by family tensions, patriotism, and the human cost of war.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy emotionally heavy historical dramas, strong family conflicts, and reflective war stories like The Gathering Storm; Not for you if you want fast pacing or extensive battlefield action.

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Cast

Daniel RadcliffeDavid HaigKim CattrallCarey MulliganJulian WadhamRobbie KayJohn-Paul MacleodBill Milner

Director

Brian Kirk

If tonight is a My Boy Jack night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.