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The Jakes Are Missing

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2015 | 90 min | Comedy, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Figjam

  • Jody J. AbrahamsFred
  • Nicole BaileyJenny
  • Grace BapelaGloria
  • Mampho BresciaJanice Jakes
  • Mpho SebengSimon Jakes
  • Suraya-Rose SantosShelly
  • Nomzamo MbathaPage
  • Pope JerrodDonald Jakes