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A Journal for Jordan

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2021 | 131 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office loss and middling reviews (39% 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 romantics. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    39% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Denzel Washington

  • Michael B. JordanCharles King
  • Chanté AdamsDana Canedy
  • Jalon ChristianJordan
  • Robert WisdomSgt. T.J. Canedy
  • Tamara TuniePenny Canedy
  • Jasmine BatchelorGwen Canedy
  • Marchánt DavisMike Canedy
  • Susan PourfarMiriam
  • Vanessa AspillagaRobin
  • Grey HensonCiro