Jawbreaker
Seen it?1999 | 87 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Heathers or 21 Jump Street, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murder their best friend on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible conspire to hide the truth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 354K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Darren Stein
- Rose McGowanCourtney Shayne
- Rebecca GayheartJulie Freeman
- Julie BenzMarcie Fox
- Judy GreerFern Mayo
- Pam GrierDetective Vera Cruz
- Carol KaneMs. Sherwood
- Chad ChristZack Tartak
- Ethan EricksonDane Sanders
- Tatyana AliBrenda
- Charlotte AyannaLiz Purr