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Jack et Sarah

Original title: Jack & Sarah
  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
5.7K
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Samantha Mathis and Richard E. Grant in Jack et Sarah (1995)
A young American woman becomes a nanny in the home of a recent British widower.
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A young American woman becomes a nanny in the home of a recent British widower.A young American woman becomes a nanny in the home of a recent British widower.A young American woman becomes a nanny in the home of a recent British widower.

  • Director
    • Tim Sullivan
  • Writer
    • Tim Sullivan
  • Stars
    • Richard E. Grant
    • Samantha Mathis
    • Judi Dench
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    5.7K
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    • Director
      • Tim Sullivan
    • Writer
      • Tim Sullivan
    • Stars
      • Richard E. Grant
      • Samantha Mathis
      • Judi Dench
    • 42User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Jack
    Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    • Amy
    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Margaret
    Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins
    • Phil
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Anna
    Imogen Stubbs
    Imogen Stubbs
    • Sarah
    David Swift
    David Swift
    • Michael
    Kate Hardie
    Kate Hardie
    • Pamela
    Laurent Grévill
    Laurent Grévill
    • Alain
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • William
    Bianca Lee
    • Baby Sarah
    Sophia Lee
    • Baby Sarah
    Sophia Sullivan
    • Sarah as a Toddler
    Niven Boyd
    Niven Boyd
    • Nathaniel
    Tracy Thorne
    Tracy Thorne
    • Susan
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    Lorraine Ashbourne
    • Jackie
    Deborah Findlay
    Deborah Findlay
    • Miss Cartwright
    Claire Toeman
    Claire Toeman
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    • Director
      • Tim Sullivan
    • Writer
      • Tim Sullivan
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    cmyklefty

    A good romantic comedic movie.

    Jack and Sarah is about a man who suddenly loses his wife and instantly becomes a single father. A series of mishaps and conflicts happen when he put his life in order to find a nanny for his child. The performances through out the movie is excellent. I do not mind watch this movie again.
    8TheLittleSongbird

    Very charming, impeccably acted

    There are several reasons why I wanted to see Jack & Sarah, and a couple of them are to do with one or two of the cast members. I am a huge fan of Ian McKellen and Judi Dench, and when I saw they were going to be in the same film together, I thought to myself this movie is going to be good! Overall, I was not disappointed. Some parts are slow, but the acting more than made up for it. Tim Sullivan's direction ensured that the film didn't get too sentimental, though some of it is very sweet and poignant, and the script is honest and touching. Jack & Sarah is very nice to look at too, the cinematography and scenery are both lovely, and the music is very warm and inviting. But the real delight is the acting; Richard E.Grant is very good as the high-flying lawyer/bumbling father figure, while Samantha Mathis is appealing as the nanny who falls for her employer. However, Ian McKellen as the tramp-cum-butler in a class of his own and Judi Dench as Margaret are the ones who steal the show, while Eileen Atkins gives terrific support. Overall, very nice and charming film. 8/10 Bethany Cox
    RachelLone

    Very sweet

    Jack (Richard E Grant) and Sarah (Imogen Stubbs) are parents-to-be and they are thrilled. They are so happy. Jack has a successful career and a fine house. All this change when Sarah dies while giving birth to their first child. Jack is now a widower and a single parent. He has so much work load and he can't just take his baby girl to work everyday, so now he's desperately looking for a nanny.

    When asked what the baby's name is, Jack decides to name her after her late mother- Sarah. One day, at a restaurant, he meets Amy (Samantha Mathis), a young waitress from the States. Seeing how loving she is when taking care of Sarah, Jack soon hires Amy as Sarah's nanny. But Amy is inexperienced regarding baby care and because of the fact that she's an American, Jack's family members and friend William (Ian McKellan)don't get along with her. Things get even more intense when Jack's mother, Margaret (Judi Dench) realises that they two fall for each other...

    This film is about two love encounters (not one, but two!!) that take place in the least expected situations. It is hear-warming, entertaining, sweet and touching. If you've got tired of heavy action and special effects, why not give this one a go?
    10Shonagh-2

    amazing

    This film, the first time i saw it had me laughing crying and raging with anger all at the same moment! Throughout the whole film you feel like you know jack and sarah (baby. It hilarious when he wakes up to find sarah next to him! i will never forget this film even if it is for the simple fact that its had me feeling every emotion possible all at the same time! To mention the soundtrack i think it's really good and unlike other films it the songs suit the scenes they are played in. Like the song when sarah is a tiny baby and her father (jack) get up in the middle of the night to see her and ends up swaying,to a song which i don't know the name of! with sarah on his chest. That scene brings me to tears every time is see it! this is a must see!
    pamilne

    usually played as a filler on channel 4 in the uk - lovely film

    As with many of the comments previously - it is a film normally stumbled upon by accident, ever so slow and girly at the start, it quickly develops into a lovely heart warmingly (and dare i say as a male - ever so slightly tear starting...) tale. Richard grant shows full emotions (especially during the breakdown) and as ever dame Judi (!) and sir Ian (!) play flawless roles. The yank who id never heard off also contributes substantially to a generally 'warm your cockles film'

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    • Trivia
      Samantha Mathis took the role of Amy, as this movie was shot in London, so she could get out of the U.S., due to the plentiful press coverage on the death of her boyfriend, River Phoenix.
    • Goofs
      After Jack requests some time to spend alone with Sarah, Amy spends the day out by herself. Upon returning home, Jack invites her to have a drink with him and they go to the kitchen. Jack places a bottle of white wine on the counter to open, and then the door bell rings. When the bottle appears again a moment later, it is now champagne.
    • Quotes

      Jack: Please don't make me angry, I'm not very good at it and it upsets me for the rest of the day.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Sgt. Bilko/Jack and Sarah/A Family Thing/Carried Away/From the Journals of Jean Seberg (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Stars
      Performed by Simply Red

      Composed by Mick Hucknall

      Published by So What Music/EMI Songs

      Taken from the East West Records album "Stars"

      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 1995 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jack & Sarah
    • Filming locations
      • Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Screen Productions
      • Canal+
      • Granada Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $218,626
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $59,098
      • Mar 24, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $218,626
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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