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The Joneses

2010·Movie
1h 36min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Society, class and money, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

They're not just living the American dream, they're selling it.

A seemingly perfect family moves into a suburban neighborhood, but when it comes to the truth as to why they're living there, they don't exactly come clean with their neighbors.
Consumerism SatireDark ComedySuburban DramaStealth MarketingSocial CommentaryLiving a LieIdentity & AuthenticityPsychological TollUnique Premise

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Joneses

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Where can I stream The Joneses legally?

The Joneses is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Joneses worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Joneses rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, drug use, and suicide themes.

How long is The Joneses?

1 h 36 min

The Joneses runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Joneses?

Critics58
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see The Joneses much the same way.

Was The Joneses a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.

What language is The Joneses in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Joneses?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Joneses in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Joneses use?

Everybody Owns a FordIncompatible OrientationPaid-for FamilyConspicuous ConsumptionCredit Card PlotSnooty SportsSleeping SingleScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Hands-On ApproachReally Gets AroundDriven to Suicide

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Joneses, including Everybody Owns a Ford, Incompatible Orientation, Paid-for Family.