Jawbreaker

1999·Movie
1h 27min·R
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic245.7Rotten Tomatoes15%55%

Where to watch

Paramount+Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor9
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Crime, society, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Death totally bites.

When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murder their best friend on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible conspire to hide the truth.
Dark Teen ComedyCrime ThrillerHigh School SatireCampy & StylishWitty DialogueConspiracy & Cover-up90s NostalgiaBlack Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Darren Stein, Gabi Endicott, Alex Kreuzwieser
Written by:
Darren Stein
Produced by:
Lisa Beach, Sarah Katzman, Thom Colwell
Composed by:
Alan Freedman, Paula Fairfield, Joe Barnett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Jawbreaker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jawbreaker legally?

Paramount+Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

Jawbreaker is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jawbreaker worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jawbreaker rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Jawbreaker?

1 h 27 min

Jawbreaker runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jawbreaker?

Critics20
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Jawbreaker higher (57) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Jawbreaker a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Jawbreaker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jawbreaker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jawbreaker in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jawbreaker use?

The '90sAccidental MurderAdults Are UselessAll Gays Love TheatreAsshole VictimBare Midriffs Are FeminineBound and GaggedThe CameoEngineered Public ConfessionProjectile KissEveryone Has StandardsTrunk Shotand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Jawbreaker, including The '90s, Accidental Murder, Adults Are Useless.

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