Jolene
Seen it?2010 | 121 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Easy Rider or American Honey, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling to experience life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 225K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Ireland
- Jessica ChastainJolene
- Frances FisherCindy
- Rupert FriendCoco Leger
- Dermot MulroneyUncle Phil
- Zeberiah NewmanMickey
- Denise RichardsMarin
- Theresa RussellAunt Kay
- Michael VartanBrad
- Chazz PalminteriSal Fontaine
- Stephanie LikesKendra