You Don't Know Jack
Seen it?2010 | 134 min | Drama, TV Movie, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 2 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Dallas Buyers Club or The Last Emperor, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Controversy and legal problems follow Dr. Jack Kevorkian as he advocates assisted suicide.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Levinson
- Al PacinoDr. Jack Kevorkian
- Danny HustonGeoffrey Fieger
- Susan SarandonJanet Good
- John GoodmanNeal Nicol
- Brenda VaccaroMargo Janus
- Eric LangeJohn Skrzynski
- James UrbaniakJack Lessenberry
- Rutanya AldaVendor
- Delaney WilliamsDetective #1
- Danielle McKeeDorothy Lessenberry