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A Kid Like Jake

6.020181h 32mRMovieDrama

On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him…

DirectorSilas Howard
WriterDaniel Pearle
ProducersPaul Bernon·Jim Parsons

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Cast · Directed by Silas Howard

CDClaire Danes
Claire Danes
Alex Wheeler
JPJim Parsons
Jim Parsons
Greg Wheeler
OSOctavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer
Judy
PJPriyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Amal
ADAnn Dowd
Ann Dowd
Catherine
ALAmy Landecker
Amy Landecker
Sandra
LDLeo James Davis
Leo James Davis
Jake Wheeler
JCJulia Chan
Julia Chan
Michelle
LRLee Aaron Rosen
Lee Aaron Rosen
Tom Hedwall
KDKelly Deadmon
Kelly Deadmon
Cynthia Hedwall
OBOlivia Bond
Olivia Bond
Kimmie Hedwall
RB
Rhys Bhatia
Sanjay

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A Kid Like Jake — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Kid Like Jake?

A Kid Like Jake is streaming on Sundance Now, AMC+ and AMC Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Kid Like Jake on Netflix?

No, A Kid Like Jake is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

Is A Kid Like Jake on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Kid Like Jake isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Sundance Now and AMC+ instead.

Where can I watch A Kid Like Jake for free?

A Kid Like Jake is available on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.