The Trouble with Jessica
Seen it?2024 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Withnail & I, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Sarah and Tom are in terrible financial trouble. On the brink of losing everything, they’ve managed to find a buyer for their stylish London home. When their best friends Richard and Beth come round for a final dinner, an uninvited old friend, Jessica, tags along.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$607K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Winn
- Alan TudykTom
- Shirley HendersonSarah
- Rufus SewellRichard
- Olivia WilliamsBeth
- Indira VarmaJessica
- Anne ReidMiranda
- Sylvester GrothGroth
- David SchaalPC Paul
- Jonathan LivingstonePC Terry
- Amber Rose RevahEllen