Jasper Jones
Seen it?2017 | 105 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved In the Heat of the Night or Murder on the Orient Express, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Fourteen-year-old Charlie's life changes when Jasper takes his help to dispose of the body of his girlfriend, Laura. He decides to look for the murderer and falls in love with Laura's younger sister.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rachel Perkins
- Levi MillerCharlie Bucktin
- Aaron L. McGrathJasper Jones
- Angourie RiceEliza Wishart
- Toni ColletteRuth Bucktin
- Dan WyllieWes Bucktin
- Hugo WeavingMad Jack Lionel
- Kevin LongJeffrey Lu
- Matt NableSarge
- Myles PollardPete Wishart
- Susan PriorGwyn Wishart