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The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

2001Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

ComedyCrime
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic526.4Rotten Tomatoes44%53%

An intriguing, tense comedy movie about history and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Love stings

CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them.

Feels like

  • Hypnotic Comedy
  • Insurance Investigation
  • Office Antagonism
  • 1940s Setting
  • Vintage Humor
  • Romantic Mishaps
  • Witty Banter
  • Mystery Plot
  • Quirky Characters

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Woody Allen
Written by
Woody Allen
Produced by
Letty Aronson
Music by
Robert Hein, Sylvia Menno, Frank Graziadei

Everyone

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

Facts

August 24, 2001 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
August 24, 2001
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Sibling Team, Love Triangle, Hypno Fool +9

  • Sibling Team
  • Love Triangle
  • Hypno Fool
  • Brainwashed and Crazy
  • Benevolent Boss
  • Sexy Secretary
  • Genre Throwback
  • Manchurian Agent
  • I Reject Your Reality
  • Exit, Pursued by a Bear
  • Sexophone
  • Non-Protagonist Resolver

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Curse of the Jade Scorpion?"

Questions about The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

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Where can I stream The Curse of the Jade Scorpion?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeXumo Play

In the United States, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is The Curse of the Jade Scorpion worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is The Curse of the Jade Scorpion okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Curse of the Jade Scorpion make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is The Curse of the Jade Scorpion good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Curse of the Jade Scorpion a box office flop?

Budget$33 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $33 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.