JACK AND SARAH

Richard E. Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench,

Ian McKellen, Eileen Atkins

Gramercy Pictures; Directed by Tim Sullivan

Rated R; 110 minutes; 1995

This is the story of Jack (Richard E. Grant), a dedicated 40-year-old London lawyer who finds he is quite unprepared for fatherly duty after his wife dies while giving birth to a girl they name Sarah. Hilarity ensues after a young American (Samantha Mathis) moves in to baby-sit in this delightful romantic comedy.

 

 

REVIEWS

"A crowd pleaser in the same league as FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL."

— David Hunter, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"A funny and heart-warming British import featuring a wonderful performance by Richard E. Grant."

— Jeff Craig, SIXTY-SECOND PREVIEW

"Samantha Mathis is delightful!"

— Derek Elley, DAILY VARIETY

"JACK AND SARAH has a winning charm that will work its way into your heart."

— Susan Granger, CRN INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS

 

 

ONE SHEET LINER

She’s not proper, she’s not fitting, she’s not British, but, to Jack she’s a breath of fresh air.