Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- tender
- witty
- melancholic
- quiet evening
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film sensitive and well acted, though the stage-to-screen adaptation sometimes feels theatrically constrained.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jack and Connie are both shy and awkward, finding emotional solace through their blind-date relationship.
Jack's life as a limo driver and the couples' modest urban routines frame their longing for connection.
The film adapts Robert Glaudini's play and was praised for its four leading performances while criticized for dialogue retaining a stage-bound quality.
Jack and Connie's romance develops alongside Clyde and Lucy's troubled marriage.
Films like Jack Goes Boating, and why
Marty
shared sensitive romantic drama, working-class characters, awkward courtship, and understated humor
The Station Agent
shared intimate relationship drama, emotionally guarded protagonists, and bittersweet realism
Lars and the Real Girl
shared offbeat romantic comedy, vulnerable outsiders, and warm but unsentimental tone
Enough Said
shared ensemble relationship drama, urban loneliness, and naturalistic performances
Movie Details
- Director
- Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Release Date
- 2010-09-17
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (143)
Cast
- Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Amy Ryan
- John Ortiz
- Daphne Rubin-Vega
- Richard Petrocelli
- Tom McCarthy
- Lola Glaudini
- Rafael Osorio
- Stephen Adly Guirgis
- Mason Pettit
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jack Goes Boating about?
- Two painfully shy adults discover a fragile chance at love while their friends' marriage begins to unravel.
- What is Jack Goes Boating like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jack Goes Boating as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jack Goes Boating violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jack Goes Boating.
- What did critics think of Jack Goes Boating?
- Critics broadly found the film sensitive and well acted, though the stage-to-screen adaptation sometimes feels theatrically constrained.
- Which films are like Jack Goes Boating?
- Films with a similar feel include Marty, The Station Agent, Lars and the Real Girl, and Enough Said.
- How long is Jack Goes Boating?
- Jack Goes Boating runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jack Goes Boating?
- In United States, Jack Goes Boating streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
