Don Jon
Seen it?2013 | 90 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a wide audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 265K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Joseph Gordon-LevittJon Martello, Jr.
- Scarlett JohanssonBarbara Sugarman
- Julianne MooreEsther
- Tony DanzaJon Martello, Sr.
- Glenne HeadlyAngela Martello
- Brie LarsonMonica Martello
- Lindsey BroadLauren
- Rob BrownBobby
- Jeremy LukeDanny
- Paul Ben-VictorPriest