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Jack Goes Boating (2010) - Movie Details

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Release Date: September 17, 2010 (Limited)
On DVD: January 18, 2011
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Philip Seymour Hoffman
Writer: Bob Glaudini
Cast: John Ortiz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Amy Ryan, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Studio: Overture Films
Official site: jackgoesboatingmovie.com
Running Time: 89 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, drug use and some sexual content

"Jack Goes Boating" is a tale of love, betrayal, friendship, and grace set against the backdrop of working-class New York City life. Jack (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Connie (Amy Ryan) are two single people who on their own might continue to recede into the anonymous background of the city, but in each other begin to find the courage and desire to pursue their budding relationship. In contrast, the couple that introduced them, Clyde (John Ortiz)...

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Philip Seymour Hoffman makes his directorial debut with Jack Goes Boating and, fittingly, the movie gives the celebrated but frumpy actor the rare opportunity to star in a romantic comedy. The movie, while not perfect, is one of the most heartwarming and emotionally charged romances of the year.

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