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Jack Frost

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1979 · 48 min Family Animation Fantasy TV Movie
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1979
Country United States of America, Japan
Genre Family, Animation, Fantasy, TV Movie
Director Jules Bass
Runtime 48 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (100 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the classic fairy-tale bargain, exploring the cost of desire and the complexities of human life through Jack's earnest journey. It relies on charming, old-school animation and a straightforward moral conflict.

Those who tire of cynical stories will find a sweet, sentimental tale here. What lingers after the credits is the gentle charm of a seasonal fable about love and keeping one's word. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jules Bass

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With the family on a cozy weekend, as a gentle introduction to seasonal storytelling for kids.

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