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Don Jon

2013Movie1 h 30 minR

ComedyRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic666.9Rotten Tomatoes80%58%

A sensual, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Story

Everyone loves a happy ending.

A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy-Drama
  • Media Satire
  • Pornography Addiction
  • Modern Relationships
  • Cultural Critique
  • Character Driven
  • New Jersey Setting
  • Humorous & Thoughtful

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Written by
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Produced by
Ram Bergman
Music by
Nathan Johnson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 12, 2013 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
September 12, 2013
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

The Gadfly, Joisey, Genre Deconstruction +9

  • The Gadfly
  • Joisey
  • Genre Deconstruction
  • Control Freak
  • The Casanova
  • Eating the Eye Candy
  • All Take and No Give
  • Love at First Sight
  • The Unfair Sex
  • Men Can't Keep House
  • Chivalrous Pervert
  • Corrupting Pornography

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Don Jon?"

Questions about Don Jon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Don Jon?

NetflixPrimefuboTVParamount+Kanopy

In the United States, Don Jon streams on Netflix, Prime, fuboTV, and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Don Jon worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (73 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Will Don Jon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Don Jon good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Don Jon use?

The GadflyJoiseyGenre DeconstructionControl FreakThe CasanovaEating the Eye CandyAll Take and No GiveLove at First SightThe Unfair SexMen Can't Keep HouseChivalrous PervertCorrupting Pornographyand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including The Gadfly, Joisey, and Genre Deconstruction.