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The Incredible Jessica James

2017Movie1 h 23 min

ComedyRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic726.9Rotten Tomatoes88%65%

A romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Likes are easy, love is hard.

Burned by a bad breakup, a struggling New York City playwright makes an unlikely connection with a divorced app designer she meets on a blind date.

Feels like

  • Modern Romantic Comedy
  • NYC Setting
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Character-Driven
  • Indie Charm
  • Post-Breakup Healing
  • Witty & Relatable
  • Blind Date Story
  • Playwright Protagonist

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jim Strouse
Written by
Jim Strouse
Produced by
Alex Turtletaub, Michael B. Clark
Music by
Keegan DeWitt

Everyone

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Facts

January 27, 2017 · 1 h 23 min · Strong Language

Released
January 27, 2017
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

As Himself, Brutal Honesty, The City vs. the Country +9

  • As Himself
  • Brutal Honesty
  • The City vs. the Country
  • Daydream Surprise
  • Title Drop
  • Not Staying for Breakfast
  • Split-Screen Phone Call
  • Waiting for a Break
  • On the Rebound
  • Operation: Jealousy
  • Life Isn't Fair
  • Named Like My Name

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Incredible Jessica James?"

Questions about The Incredible Jessica James

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Incredible Jessica James?

Netflix

In the United States, The Incredible Jessica James streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Incredible Jessica James worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Will The Incredible Jessica James make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The Incredible Jessica James good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.