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Jean of the Joneses

2016Movie1 h 28 min

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes75%71%

A romantic, cathartic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Jean's just trying to keep up.

Chaos ensues after the estranged patriarch of the Jones family dies on their doorstep. When the paramedic who answers their 911 call tries to win over acerbic Jean Jones, his attempts are disrupted by old conflicts that come to a boil at the funeral.

Feels like

  • Indie Dramedy
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Black-Led Cinema
  • Grief & Healing
  • Contemporary Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Observational Humor
  • Honest Portrayal

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Stella Meghie
Written by
Stella Meghie
Produced by
Stella Meghie, Amos Adetuyi, Floyd Kane
Music by
Robi Botos

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Facts

June 1, 2016 · 1 h 28 min · Strong Language

Released
June 1, 2016
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
4 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Jean of the Joneses?"

Questions about Jean of the Joneses

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jean of the Joneses?

The RokuPluto TVPlexStarzTubi TV

In the United States, Jean of the Joneses streams on Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Jean of the Joneses worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Will Jean of the Joneses make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Jean of the Joneses plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.