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Keeping Up with the Joneses

2016·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
IMDb5.9Metacritic345.6Rotten Tomatoes19%37%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Keeping Up with the Joneses fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They lived a normal life... Until the Joneses moved in.

An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses – their impossibly gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors – especially when they discover that Mr. and Mrs. “Jones” are covert operatives.
Suburban ComedySpy ThrillerSituational HumorRelationship DynamicsIntrigueMysteryActionEscapism

Crew

Directed by:
Greg Mottola, H.H. Cooper, Steven Ritzi
Written by:
Michael LeSieur
Produced by:
Rachel Tenner, Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes
Composed by:
Stephanie Diaz-Matos, Jake Monaco, Lewis Goldstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Keeping Up with the Joneses

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Where can I stream Keeping Up with the Joneses legally?

HBO Max

Keeping Up with the Joneses is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 Keeping Up with the Joneses worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Keeping Up with the Joneses rated?

PG-13Sexual content

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

How long is Keeping Up with the Joneses?

1 h 45 min

Keeping Up with the Joneses runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Keeping Up with the Joneses?

Critics27
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Keeping Up with the Joneses higher (51) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Keeping Up with the Joneses a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$30 million

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 75% of its budget.

What language is Keeping Up with the Joneses in?

EnglishHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hebrew. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Keeping Up with the Joneses?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Keeping Up with the Joneses in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Keeping Up with the Joneses use?

Stock ScreamAffably EvilThe KlutzShoe PhoneFake-Out Make-OutBattle CoupleBadass IsraeliHidden WeaponsBooby TrapSpy CoupleCold-Blooded TortureLingerie Sceneand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Keeping Up with the Joneses, including Stock Scream, Affably Evil, The Klutz.