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The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

2001·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
Hypnotic ComedyInsurance InvestigationOffice Antagonism1940s SettingVintage HumorRomantic MishapsWitty BanterMystery PlotQuirky Characters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Curse of the Jade Scorpion legally?

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Curse of the Jade Scorpion worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Curse of the Jade Scorpion rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Curse of the Jade Scorpion?

1 h 43 min

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Curse of the Jade Scorpion?

Critics48
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate The Curse of the Jade Scorpion higher (61) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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

Budget$33 million
Box office$19 million

No. It cost about $33 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

What language is The Curse of the Jade Scorpion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Curse of the Jade Scorpion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Curse of the Jade Scorpion in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Curse of the Jade Scorpion use?

Sibling TeamLove TriangleHypno FoolBrainwashed and CrazyBenevolent BossSexy SecretaryGenre ThrowbackManchurian AgentI Reject Your RealityExit, Pursued by a BearSexophoneNon-Protagonist Resolverand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, including Sibling Team, Love Triangle, Hypno Fool.