Jackass: The Movie
Seen it?2002 | 85 min | Action, Comedy, Documentary
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 16 times its budget, but middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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, action fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$80 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 226K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeff Tremaine
- Johnny KnoxvilleSelf
- Bam MargeraSelf
- Steve-OSelf
- Chris PontiusSelf
- Ryan DunnSelf
- Jason 'Wee Man' AcuñaSelf
- Preston LacySelf
- Dave EnglandSelf
- Ehren McGheheySelf
- Brandon DiCamilloSelf