Overview

On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him stand out. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them, one that forces them to confront their own concerns about what's best for Jake, and each other.

Cast

Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ann Dowd, Amy Landecker, Leo James Davis, Julia Chan

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What is "A Kid Like Jake" about?

On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him stand out. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them, one that forces them to confront their own concerns about what's best for Jake, and each other.

When was "A Kid Like Jake" released?

A Kid Like Jake was released in 2018.

Who stars in "A Kid Like Jake"?

The cast includes Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra Jonas.