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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

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2020 | 122 min | Family, Fantasy, Music

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for fantasy fans and families. If you loved The Muppet Christmas Carol or Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    4 wins and 15 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 54K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David E. Talbert

  • Forest WhitakerJeronicus Jangle
  • Keegan-Michael KeyGustafson
  • Hugh BonnevilleMr. Delacroix
  • Anika Noni RoseJessica
  • Madalen MillsJourney
  • Phylicia RashādGrandmother Journey
  • Ricky MartinDon Juan Diego (voice)
  • Justin CornwellYoung Jeronicus
  • Sharon RoseJoanne Jangle
  • Lisa Davina PhillipMs. Johnston