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Kangaroo Jack

2003Movie1 h 29 minPG

Comedy
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic164.7Rotten Tomatoes9%30%
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Letterboxd2.1/5Metacritic164.7Rotten Tomatoes9%30%

Summary

Two childhood friends — a New York hairstylist and a wanna-be musician — get mixed-up with the mob and are forced to deliver $50,000 to Australia, but things go all wrong when the money is lost to a wild kangaroo.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or romance.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
David McNally
Written by
Scott Rosenberg, Steve Bing, Barry O'Brien
Produced by
Jerry Bruckheimer
Music by
Trevor Rabin

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Facts

January 17, 2003 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released
January 17, 2003
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$89 million
Available in
95 countries

Tropes

Uriah Gambit, Misplaced Wildlife, Uncle Tom Foolery +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kangaroo Jack?"

Questions about Kangaroo Jack

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Where can I stream Kangaroo Jack?

Hoopla

In the United States, Kangaroo Jack is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Kangaroo Jack worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 4.5, Letterboxd 2.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 16). Audiences rate it higher (41 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Kangaroo Jack okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Kangaroo Jack make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Kangaroo Jack?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Kangaroo Jack use?

Uriah GambitMisplaced WildlifeUncle Tom FooleryShort-Distance Phone CallCrossing the DesertIronyVillain Has a PointDeath GlareGosh Darn It to Heck!Mistaken for GayGood Luck CharmHappily Marriedand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Uriah Gambit, Misplaced Wildlife, and Uncle Tom Foolery.