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I think if you're somewhat interested in the subject don't let the bad reviews scare you away. It's a decent drama and I did like the acting from both of the leading stars. It is clearly not about Jake but for me that was already obvious from the trailer. It's about parenting and trying to figure out what is best you can do for your kid, I think it addressed valid insecurities, worries and questions and feels like watching real-life problems of the parents

SPOILER: Given that this was originally written as a play, it may be unavoidable that most of the story is of the adults. Jake's father is a Freudian-style psychologist, and there is a fair degree of filler as he repeatedly meets with a client. Jake's mother has had ballet training, had worked as a lawyer, but dropped out to be a full-time mother, to the disapproval of HER mother.

Filled with fairy tales read by his mother, there is little attempt by either parent to "correct" Jake's non-gender-conforming behavior - wearing dresses, playing the role of princess. Even at a queer-friendly pre-school, there are signs of trouble. Things get worse when the parents try to place Jake in a private kindergarten, where trial placements often end up with verbal abuse and fights.

The entire story happens over maybe 8 months, so there is no answer to the question as to whether Jake grows out non-conforming behavior, or actually identifies as a girl. I did note that Jake's last scene had him wearing not a dress but a tutu. Was it all simply his mother's influence?

With parents and teachers like these, that kid doesn't stand a chance. This movie could be a documentary on how to destroy a child's future. This is a household where the parents are at best confused, and probably too immature to raise a child. There are no boundaries, no expectations and no one has the courage to put a disruptive non conforming child in his place. You want a messed up kid? Follow this example.

I'm surprised at the number of reviews complaining that the character of Jake doesn't get enough screen time. As a non-parent I was glad to see that this story focuses on a set of parents that truly cannot see what the world including Jake can see. I think the writing and performances allowed me to grasp what it must be like to be a parent and be deaf and blind to others' (unsolicited and solicited) opinions. As with any parents' story this showed their strengths and weaknesses. Definitely worth watching.

A Kid Like Jake takes us into the lives of a couple living in Brooklyn trying to admit their 4 year old in a good school while slowly realizing that their kid might be transgender.

The movie focuses heavily on how the parents (Jim Parsons & Claire Danes) cope with the possibility of their child being a trans. As they come to terms with their son's interest in dressing up in skirts and playing with Cinderella, they have to make a choice.They go through all the stages - denial, ignorance, fighting back and finally acceptance.

Having excellent screenplay, it is a dialogue heavy film. With a strong performance from the lead actors, A Kid Like Jake successfully delivers a sensitizing message on how transgender children feel and the right way to nurture them.

Good subject, but just didn't learn much or feel much of a connection to the issue and especially to Jake who maybe occupied five minutes of an 89 minute movie. Seemed to be more about the parents personal issues so maybe should have been titled "The Parents of Jake". Seems many other 5 star & lower viewer's comments had similar thoughts.

Well cast is great yes jake is almost invisible but i think the guilt for this result is a weak screenplay and weak directing editing there are a lot of meaningless scenes does not add anything to the movie wish it would be a better film as it is a good topic and good actors

Greetings again from the darkness. Hot societal topics often become fodder for new movies, and this usually results in a slew of similar stories - some good, others not so good. Currently, discussions of gender identity is second only to Trump-bashing in terms of media attention, and so we can expect Hollywood to rush-to-production in order to capitalize. This latest from director Silas Howard had a timing advantage as it was adapted by writer Daniel Pearle from his own play.

The titular Jake is a 4 year old (his 5th birthday party plays a role) who enjoys fairy tales and dressing like a princess. His stay-at-home mom (Claire Danes as Alex Wheeler) and psychologist father (Jim Parsons as Greg Wheeler) are aware of Jake's preferences, but as with most things in their marriage, what minimal conversation occurs is of the over-the-top arguing type. The "issue" is painfully and awkwardly brought to the forefront as the parenting couple subject themselves to the Private Pre-School application process.

The challenges of parenthood, including judgmental friends and relatives, and the competitive nature of comparisons, are beyond obvious in most every scene of Act 1. Even Alex's (probably not coincidental that her name is gender-neutral) mother (Ann Dowd) is passive-aggressive in her judgments of Alex quitting her job as a lawyer to stay home with her son. Octavia Spencer co-stars as Jake's teacher and counselor to the Wheelers during the application process, and even her role has a twist designed to elicit more judgment and discrimination.

There is really nothing convincing throughout the film. It's barely Lifetime Channel material, with a simplified emphasis on the difficulties of raising a non-conforming child. The incessant arguing amongst parents, family members, and friends makes each successive scene more annoying than the previous. The film should have been entitled "Parents Like Jake's" because Jake has almost no screen time, while Ms. Danes flashes her "Carrie cry-face" (for "Homeland" fans) incessantly.

Certainly the topic of gender identity and non-conformity is worthy of discussion and analysis, as it has entered mainstream conscience in less than one generation. Anxiety and confusion exists, and even well-meaning conversation can take a wrong turn quickly. We just need - and deserve - better guidance than this film provides.

I was instantly captivated by the potential behind this movie. I think the story line is something that more parents (and kids) really need to see. Young kids can be trans and they can have behavioural issues as a result. It's imporant that parents know this is potentially something to look for and its important for kids to get that support... saying all that.... I think this movie was poorly executed. I think Jim did a great job in his role as the timid social worker father but everything else seemed to lack sustenence and I felt like it took me 90 minutes to get through what could have been 30 minutes of a movie. I was also really hoping for more from the child, but I guess it was targeted for the parents persepective. Overall, I think people should watch the movie... but don't expect it to be mind blowing or extreamly captivating. It's a good learning oppertunity and eye openeing but not a great movie

It's 2018, so it was only a matter or time before a movie like this was made. I think much like what this movie is about, it struggles to find what it wants to be. I don't think this movie is a fair representation of what a family goes through when their kid struggles with finding their identity. I don't disagree with making a movie like this and raising awareness, but this was poorly executed. Don't get lost in the higher profiles actors and be fooled that this good.

I loved this film. It offers no answers, just a discussion and a snapshot of what life for the parents of a non-gender-conforming child must be like. Both parents (and all the adults in Jake's life actually) are trying their hardest to do what is best for him. They all clearly love him and want him to be happy.

The dialogue in this film is perfect, everything feels natural and organic; it's as though, you're truly watching these moments unfold on a hidden camera. The scenes are acted beautifully, with truth and authenticity.

Those reviewers claiming that Jim Parsons is limited in his ability to play a straight character are showing their own bias. This character is specifically shown as a gentle man, one who does not himself conform to some "macho" stereotype. He plays the character wonderfully with subtlety and ease. I also felt the chemistry between him and Claire Danes was great. It is established very early on how much they love each other and what great friends they are as well; which becomes increasingly important as you watch them struggle with the challenges the situation brings to their marriage. I was genuinely routing for them.

I only took one star off because there is a bit of odd editing in the first 15-20 minutes of the film. But that resolves itself and the pacing becomes another helpful device in this incredibly well told story.

I highly recommend this film!!

What feels like it is going to be a cutting edge comedy about parents trying to exploit the current climate of political correctness and positive discrimination soon gives way to a dull morality tale about reluctance and acceptance of a foregone conclusion.

This movie is for older people who still find the whole transgender thing weird, wagging a finger at those who can't accept their own child's choices. This could have worked better if they actually dissected the child's mentality and experience of life, but the film shys away from that, instead focusing on the parents and their problems, therefore obscuring the issue while simultaneously acting like they are exploring it in fear of displaying something potentially offensive.

Overall this movie comes across too heavy handed, while also being to removed from the real debate of whether or not a parent or child can really know what conclusions to draw when faced with the complex issue of gender, let alone how private schools then deal with these issues.

Alex (Claire Danes) and Greg Wheeler (Jim Parsons) are loving parents of their son Jake in New York. He's a psychiatrist who avoids confrontation. She's a former lawyer staying home to care for Jake despite shade from her mother (Ann Dowd). They send Jake to kindergarten run by Judy (Octavia Spencer). Judy reports some difficulties with Jake wearing dresses as the loving parents struggle with this gender issue.

This is a story about Jake. Jake should be the lead. Jake holds the more compelling drama. Jake is rarely seen and even less heard from. This is a story about Jake without Jake. The major dramatic event comes in the second half. The first half is mostly the parents tippy toeing the issue and the movie is infected with the tippy toeing. Instead of immersing in the drama, it walks around it and avoids it. This could be a great movie if it's about the kid and not the parents.

I don't really remember "Jake" being in the movie much! It was just about his parents and their conflicts in dealing having a weird kid. While we're on the subject of weird... I find it really difficult to buy that Parsons is actually a mainstream heterosexual parent in this film. He is not that good of an actor to be trying to pull it off. Now sure, he does play a straight guy in "The Big Bang Theory", but he plays a weird socially inept research scientist. This move is totally out of his range.

Anyway, the movie really was terrible. Lots of arguing and bad acting. Maybe if it were a TV movie, it might be okay, but I still wouldn't watch it.

Who thought Jim Parsons could pull this off? And against Claire Danes who's a brilliant actor.

Watching this movie, I couldn't see anything other than weird Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory and crazy Carrie Mathison from Homeland trying to manage their special child. Of course the child would be special. But the movie is all about the parents and not about what help Jake should receive to try to manage his challenges. Very disappointing.

I thought this story was very appropriate for this point in time. Children are dealing with gender issues. This movie gives us a look into the lives of a couple trying to come to terms with their 4 year old son preferring clothing and play mostly associated with the opposite gender. Jim Parsons does a great job as a counselor and caring father. Claire Danes makes us feel her anguish as the attentive mother. Both parents struggle to accept their child for who "they" are. Can they?

This film wasn't ready for production.

The characters are massively underdeveloped, and the storyline is just self-contradictory and nonsensical all around, devoid of any substance.

The film communicates very little - if anything at all.

This film tells a story of two parents who struggle to come to terms with their young sons gender non conformity.

I had no idea what the story was about when I watched it, so initially I thought it was about tiger mums. Then, when the gender subplot kicks in, I find it fascinating and emotional. It tells a compelling journey to get to where they need to get to. I'm impressed by the film. Well done!

To me, this movie portrayed parents so worried about their child being a victim of gender "expansion", that they missed the point that he was exhibiting aggressive behavior and stubbornness issues. Also, I love and adore Jim Parsons, but it was painful watching him attempt to portray a straight man....just as it is painful to watch the straight Eric McCormack attempt to portray a gay man. It just doesn't work.

A really sad missed opportunity to tell a good story.

This film was done much better in a little French gem released many years ago called Ma Vie en Rose.

Alex (Claire Danes) and Greg Wheeler (Jim Parsons) play the parents of a son Jake who likes to wear dresses. He's a psychiatrist (ha!) she's a part time lawyer. They send Jake to a kindergarten run by Judy (Octavia Spencer) who appears to be BFF with Alex but this isn't clearly established.

All of this results in eternal conflict everywhere. No foundations are established for any of the relationships and they all seem hostile.

Jake is rarely seen or heard from apart from the swishing of his tulle skirts and reports only of his bad behaviour.

It's a popular topic at the moment and this film is obviously cashing in on this and failing on every level.

And the ending.

Please. But of course.

I really thought Clare Danes and Jim Parsons nailed their performances. Ms Danes completely and totally nailed the love/fear/guilt that inherent in real parenthood yet rarely shown onscreen. I'll agree that more Jake would have been interesting, but the real premise of the film is the parents' roles & reactions so I didn't see the child's smaller presence in the film as an issue at all.

We need more films like this, more about the parents of transgender kids. We need more stories that show the realness of parenting in many difficult situations. All too often what we see in film, or in real life, is a glossed over impression of parenting. Ms Danes' performance really knocked this movie out of the park for this Mom.

I think the movie is making a pretty strong case for parents to pay attention when selecting kindergarten teachers.