Everything's Jake

For an episode of the animated series Adventure Time, see Everything's Jake (Adventure Time).

Everything's Jake is a 2000 drama film distributed by Warner Bros. The movie marks the feature writing and directorial debut of Matthew Miele, along with his producing/writing partner, Chris Fetchko. Aside from the film title referring to the main character, it is also a slang expression from the Roaring Twenties in the United States, meaning "everything is in good order".

Everything's Jake
Promotional poster for Everything's Jake
Directed by	Matthew Miele
Written by	Matthew Miele and Chris Fetchko
Produced by	Chris Fetchko
Starring	Ernie Hudson Graeme Malcolm Willis Burks Phyllis Diller Doug E. Doug Stephen Furst Robin Givens Lou Myers (actor) Lou Rawls Debbie Allen
Cinematography	Anthony Jannelli
Edited by	Noelle Webb
Music by	Christopher North
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date	September 25, 2000 (2000-09-25)
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Within the most storied city in the world lives Jake (Ernie Hudson), a homeless man who calls all of Manhattan his home. Jake discovers Cameron (Graeme Malcolm), a man down on his luck and sleeping in a tree in Central Park.

Taking Cameron under his wing, Jake teaches him how to survive on the streets. Jake's friendship with Cameron winds up threatening Jake's way of life, a life no one ever thought could possibly exist, lived with heart and spirit, and a charming embrace of the city. In this heartwarming and beautifully-shot film, homelessness is shown in a new light, illustrated with a stellar performance by Ernie Hudson, alongside a number of star-studded cameos.

Cast

• Ernie Hudson as Jake
• Graeme Malcolm as Cameron
• Willis Burks as Colonel
• Phyllis Diller as Misty
• Doug E. Doug as Taxicab Driver
• Stephen Furst as Assistant Librarian
• Robin Givens as Publisher
• Lou Myers as Abe
• Lou Rawls as Hot Dog Vendor
• Debbie Allen as Librarian

Critical reception

"Ernie Hudson delivers a consummately warm and satisfying performance." — Variety

Film festivals/awards

2000 Atlantic City Film Festival — Grand Prize — Full Feature
2000 Santa Barbara International Film Festival — Burning Vision Award — Special Mention
2006 Big Apple Film Festival — Festival Prize — Best Feature

External links

• Official Site
• Everything's Jake at IMDb
• DVD Review from Moving Pictures Magazine^{[permanent dead link]}
• DVD Review from The Trades