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Jumping the Broom

2011Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

Comedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic564.8Rotten Tomatoes56%58%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic564.8Rotten Tomatoes56%58%

Summary

Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Salim Akil
Written by
Elizabeth Hunter, Arlene Gibbs
Produced by
Elizabeth Hunter, Tracey Edmonds, T.D. Jakes
Music by
Edward Shearmur

Everyone

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Facts

May 6, 2011 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
May 6, 2011
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$38 million
Available in
83 countries

Tropes

Family Disunion, Fanservice, Uptown Girl +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Jumping the Broom?"

Questions about Jumping the Broom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jumping the Broom?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Jumping the Broom from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Jumping the Broom worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Jumping the Broom okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Jumping the Broom make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Jumping the Broom good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Was Jumping the Broom a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$38 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Jumping the Broom use?

Family DisunionFanserviceUptown GirlThe CasanovaEthnic Menial LaborCalling the Old Man OutNo Loves IntersectGratuitous FrenchDysfunctional FamilyRight Way/Wrong Way PairParents Walk In at the Worst TimeThe Cameoand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Family Disunion, Fanservice, and Uptown Girl.