Jesus' Son
Seen it?2000 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. 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.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A young man turns from drug addiction and petty crime to a life redeemed by a discovery of compassion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alison Maclean
- Billy CrudupFH
- Samantha MortonMichelle
- Jack BlackGeorgie
- Denis LearyWayne
- Dennis HopperBill
- Holly HunterMira
- Michael ShannonDundun
- John VentimigliaMcInnes
- Will PattonJohn Smith
- Miranda JulyBlack-Eyed Nurse