Jackpot

2001Movie1 h 37 min

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Sunny Holiday, a middle-aged country singer with dreams of stardom, walks out on his wife and child and hits the road with his manager in a desperate search for fame and fortune... and to get far away from the past he's left behind.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by
Michael Polish

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Facts

July 27, 2001 · 1 h 37 min · Drama, Music, Comedy

Released
July 27, 2001
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama, Music, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$400,000
Box office
$43,719

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Jackpot worth watching?"

Questions about Jackpot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Jackpot worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Jackpot okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Jackpot make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Jackpot plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.