The movie that features a fictional character named Jack Dawson is "Titanic," directed by James Cameron. Released in 1997, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, a young artist who falls in love with Rose DeWitt Bukater, played by Kate Winslet, during the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic in 1912. The film combines historical events with a romantic storyline, capturing the tragedy of the ship's sinking and the social issues of the time. "Titanic" became a cultural phenomenon, winning numerous Academy Awards and cementing its place in cinematic history.