Jumping the Broom
Seen it?2011 | 112 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 6 times its budget, but middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$38 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 106K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Salim Akil
- Paula PattonSabrina Watson
- Laz AlonsoJason Taylor
- Angela BassettMrs. Watson
- Loretta DevineMrs. Taylor
- Meagan GoodBlythe
- Tasha SmithShonda
- Julie BowenAmy
- DeRay DavisMalcolm
- Valarie PettifordAunt Geneva
- Mike EppsWillie Earl