Jobs
Seen it?2013 | 129 min | Drama, History
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (27% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Social Network or The Right Stuff, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$42 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 185K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joshua Michael Stern
- Ashton KutcherSteve Jobs
- Josh GadSteve Wozniak
- Lukas HaasDaniel Kottke
- Victor RasukBill Fernandez
- Eddie HassellChris Espinosa
- Ron EldardRod Holt
- Nelson FranklinBill Atkinson
- Elden HensonAndy Hertzfeld
- Lenny JacobsonBurrell Smith
- Giles MattheyJonathan Ive