A Journal for Jordan

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A Journal for Jordan

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 2021

2h 11m

Drama

Romance

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Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.

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Critics Consensus

A Journal for Jordan's affecting fact-based story stumbles onscreen thanks to Denzel Washington's undistinguished direction and overly sentimental approach.

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Audience Says

A moving true story that's beautifully told, A Journal for Jordan earns the audience's tears honestly.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

Adams is a vivacious screen presence with a twinkle in her eye, and Jordan can't quite match her, unable to draw out any real inner turmoil in a character who is respectable to a fault.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 23, 2022

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

The chemistry between Jordan and Adams never gels (Charles appears slightly annoyed by Dana throughout), and there are a plethora of superfluous scenes that simply die on camera.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 21, 2022

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Whelan Barzey

Empire Magazine

A Journal For Jordan is probably better suited to the page than the screen.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 20, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

There’s something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on. It’s a little too long and the story doesn’t feel particularly balanced. But there’s something else – something that doesn’t quite give the movie the gut-punch it needs.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 16, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Chante Adams' excellent performance would be the reason to even consider seeing this.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 20, 2022

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Sean P. Means

The Movie Cricket

Its a bit of a shock, considering Washingtons track record of directing strong, dynamic stories (Antwone Fisher, The Great Debaters and, most importantly, Fences), that he would make a movie this bland and lifeless.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 13, 2022

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M.B.

loved this movie & the story behind it , was a plus.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/22

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Joshua

turned out to be a well written enjoyable story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/22

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Tronie W

Excellent movie all the way to the end. Great date night movie and dinner afterwards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/22

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T SLOAN

Totally GREAT movie!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/22

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Avis C

It was a great movie. I laughed and cried. I loved the story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/22

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Tywanna M

The story line was awesome and made it even more touching as it was based on a true story. The acting was excellent. Great job Denzel!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/22

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Jalon Christian

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Robert Wisdom

Sgt. T.J. Canedy

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Synopsis

Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.

Director: Denzel Washington
Producer: Todd Black, Denzel Washington, Michael B. Jordan, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter: Virgil Williams
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Creative Wealth Media Finance, Escape Artists, BRON Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug Use|Partial Nudity|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2021, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.4M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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