Name: Jolene
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010-10-29
Duration: 2 h 1 min
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Frances Fisher, Rupert Friend, Dermot Mulroney, Zeberiah Newman

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A life between the exit signs.

A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling to experience life.

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Starring Jessica Chastain

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Directed by: Dan Ireland
Written by: Dennis Yares, E. L. Doctorow
Produced by: Riva Yares, Zachary Matz
Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams

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October 29, 2010 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released: October 29, 2010
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Age rating: R
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 7 countries

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In the United States, Jolene is free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Microsoft Store.

Is Jolene worth watching?

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Jolene plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Jolene good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.