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Kissing Jessica Stein

2002Movie1 h 37 minR

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic726.4Rotten Tomatoes84%65%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

When it comes to love, sometimes she just can't think straight.

Jessica, a Jewish copy editor living and working in New York City, is plagued by failed blind dates with men, and decides to answer a newspaper's personal advertisement. The advertisement has been placed by 'lesbian-curious' Helen Cooper, a thirtysomething art gallerist.

Feels like

  • Jewish Culture
  • New York City
  • Lesbian Romance
  • Indie Film
  • Quirky Comedy
  • Contemporary Relationship
  • Self-Discovery
  • Blind Dates

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Written by
Jennifer Westfeldt, Heather Juergensen
Produced by
Eden Wurmfeld, Brad Zions
Music by
Marcelo Zarvos

Everyone

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

Facts

March 13, 2002 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
March 13, 2002
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

Jewish and Nerdy, Closet Gay, Post-Kiss Catatonia +9

  • Jewish and Nerdy
  • Closet Gay
  • Post-Kiss Catatonia
  • Did You Just Have Sex?
  • Too Much Information
  • Open-Minded Parent
  • Naughty Under the Table
  • Anguished Declaration of Love
  • Jewish Mother
  • Alcohol-Induced Bisexuality
  • Camp Gay
  • Closet Key

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kissing Jessica Stein?"

Questions about Kissing Jessica Stein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kissing Jessica Stein?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Kissing Jessica Stein from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Kissing Jessica Stein worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Will Kissing Jessica Stein make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Kissing Jessica Stein good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Kissing Jessica Stein a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 10.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Kissing Jessica Stein use?

Jewish and NerdyCloset GayPost-Kiss CatatoniaDid You Just Have Sex?Too Much InformationOpen-Minded ParentNaughty Under the TableAnguished Declaration of LoveJewish MotherAlcohol-Induced BisexualityCamp GayCloset Keyand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Jewish and Nerdy, Closet Gay, and Post-Kiss Catatonia.