Don Jon

R

Released Sep 27, 2013

1 hr. 29 min.

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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80%

204 Reviews

Tomatometer

58%

50,000+ Ratings

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New Jersey bartender Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) knows what's important: his friends, his family, his car, his church, his sexual conquests -- and porn. In fact, Jon is a porn addict and has never had a genuine relationship with a woman. However, when he meets Barbara (Scarlett Johansson) he has to change his operating methods, because Barbara won't be bedded easily. For the first time in his life, Jon begins a real courtship, but his obsession with erotica threatens to ruin everything.

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Critics Consensus

Don Jon proves to be an amiable directing debut for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and a vivacious showcase for his co-star, Scarlett Johansson.

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Jason P

Scarlett Johansson is absolutely the bombshell she is. Wowza.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/23

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Audience Member

10 years old and quite a remarkable debut by first time director-actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt. So many addictions exist in the world we consume but pornography is one of the biggest. It makes sense because well it sells, makes money, appeals to so many people with certain interests, and it’s unavoidable thanks to the power of the Internet. Levitt stars and co-stars with Scarlett Johansson, Brie Larson, plays Don Jon; he’s a young man who dates so many women next to having physical relationships with them. But the one thing he can’t break away from is his computer to which he consumes so much adult content. Whether it’s pictures, movies, music videos etc. Don feels good but he struggles to actually find a human connection that is until he meets Barbara. But is she good for him? The movie seems to show that she has her own agenda telling Don what to do. She’s a looker but perhaps not the best fit for him. The film is sharp, colorful, funny, and even takes a jab at romantic comedies with their tired formulas Don saying how fake they are. Not to mention how modern romances dissolve. It’s now all about insecurities and the expectations we have. It also says a lot about an issue that exists for many that’s hard to break away from. What does constitute healthy sexuality? There shouldn’t be one person who doesn’t have to do all the work in a relationship or be in total control. Nothing can replace true intimacy. The movie is a hard look at the effects of male narcissism and how disappointing and lonely things can be. Levitt is excellent playing a man that sticks to a ritual part of his daily lifestyle and Johansson is amazing as this woman trying to change him. Both of them live in their own fantasy world thinking love should go a certain way. This is super funny covering someone’s addiction to something artificial. It’s like drinking or drugs but porn itself can be just as toxic. There is such a thing as reality outside of what we like to enjoy solo.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/27/23

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Timothy D

Don Jon makes a good case against the personal pitfalls that can ruin a relationship and leave someone unsatisfied. I especially appreciate the balance between the male and female perspective, especially for a movie about a man. This is an exploration of sex and what satisfies the heart vs the body. Simple but valid.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/28/23

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Emilliano Jr S

I thought I was watching American Pie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/16/23

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Erik Z

Don Jon is a refreshingly honest and thought-provoking exploration of modern relationships and societal expectations. Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut, combined with his engaging performance, delivers a compelling and humorous take on the complexities of love, addiction, and personal growth, making it a great film that resonates with audiences on a deeper level.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/24/23

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Gareth v

A clever movie that takes on the culture of toxic masculinity. An assured debut as director for Gordon-Levitt.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Kerensa Cadenas

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Despite a rather limiting viewpoint on porn and what constitutes healthy sexuality, Don Jon is an enjoyable and very funny deconstruction of the ways in which we objectify each other and ourselves.

Jan 14, 2021

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Candice Frederick

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Don Jon is breezy, provocative and definitely makes for an interesting discourse of sex and relationships. Check it out.

Rated: B-

Sep 5, 2017

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Francesca Steele

Independent (UK)

As a simple and sweet coming-of-age story for the Jersey Shore generation, it's perfectly entertaining stuff.

Aug 11, 2017

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

With romance in its cross-hairs and obsession at its fingertips, the end result of Don Jon is a challenging and worthy playing field that addresses just how wide that gap is between romance and obsession.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 7, 2024

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Jason Adams

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You guys don't even KNOW how good ScarJo is in this movie

Jan 10, 2022

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David Bax

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Gordon-Levitt makes his point well in a lively, funny and very promising debut.

Feb 24, 2021

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Synopsis

New Jersey bartender Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) knows what's important: his friends, his family, his car, his church, his sexual conquests -- and porn. In fact, Jon is a porn addict and has never had a genuine relationship with a woman. However, when he meets Barbara (Scarlett Johansson) he has to change his operating methods, because Barbara won't be bedded easily. For the first time in his life, Jon begins a real courtship, but his obsession with erotica threatens to ruin everything.

Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Executive Producer: Nicolas Chartier, Ryan Kavanaugh, Tucker Tooley
Screenwriter: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Distributor: Relativity Media
Production Co: HitRecord Films, Ram Bergman
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Some Drug Use|Strong Graphic Sexual Dialogue|Strong Graphic Sexual Material)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 28, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.5M

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