Jonathan
Seen it?2018 | 101 min | Drama, Science Fiction
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, 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 sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Jonathan is a young man with a strange condition that only his brother understands. But when he begins to yearn for a different life, their unique bond becomes increasingly tested.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Oliver
- Suki WaterhouseElena
- Ansel ElgortJonathan / John
- Patricia ClarksonDr. Mina Nariman
- Joe EgenderMyles
- Douglas HodgeHans Lieber
- Matt BomerRoss Crane
- Souléymane Sy SavanéSembene
- Shunori RamanathanAllison
- Ian UntermanJosh
- Alok TewariLeslie Nariman