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Jumping the Broom

2011·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
55
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Sometimes the only way to get past family drama... is to jump right over it.

Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
Wedding ComedyFamily ClashCultural DifferencesRomantic ComedyEnsemble CastMartha's VineyardFeel-Good MovieContemporary

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Jumping the Broom legally?

Jumping the Broom is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jumping the Broom worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jumping the Broom rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Jumping the Broom?

1 h 52 min

Jumping the Broom runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jumping the Broom?

Critics56
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Jumping the Broom much the same way.

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 language is Jumping the Broom in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jumping the Broom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jumping the Broom in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Jumping the Broom, including Family Disunion, Fanservice, Uptown Girl.