Jack Frost(1979)
Jack Frost Synopsis
Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.
Jack Frost (1979) is a family, animation, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Jules Bass, released on December 13, 1979 with a runtime of 48m. It stars Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse, Paul Frees and Larry Storch. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 109 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Producers:
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Status:
- Released
Jack Frost (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jack Frost before you stream it.
Jack Frost Cast & Crew
Main cast
Buddy Hackett
as Pardon-Me-Pete (voice)
Robert Morse
as Jack Frost (voice)
Paul Frees
as Kubla Kraus / Father Winter (voices)
Larry Storch
as Papa (voice)
Dave Garroway
as Groundhog Day Television Reporter (voice)
Debra Clinger
as Elisa (voice)
Don Messick
as Snip (voice)
- Dee Stratton
Dee Stratton
as Mama (voice)
Sonny Melendrez
as Sir Ravenal Rightfellow (voice)
- Dina Lynn
Dina Lynn
as Holly (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Romeo Muller and Jules Bass, produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr..
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Jack Frost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 109 ratings.
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Jack Frost – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack Frost online?
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Jack Frost (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jack Frost?
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The main cast of Jack Frost (1979) includes Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse, Paul Frees, Larry Storch and Dave Garroway. The film was directed by Jules Bass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack Frost released?
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Jack Frost was released on December 13, 1979 and runs for 48m.
Is Jack Frost worth watching?
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Jack Frost (1979) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 109 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, animation and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jack Frost?
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Yes. The official Jack Frost trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.