From Justin to Kelly

PG

Released Jun 20, 2003

1h 21m

Musical

Comedy

Romance

List

8%

Tomatometer

63 Reviews

39%

Audience Score

50,000+ Ratings

In this musical, college student Justin (Justin Guarini) arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for spring break with his friends Brandon (Greg Siff) and Eddie (Brian Dietzen), and quickly crosses paths with waitress Kelly (Kelly Clarkson). Although Justin falls for Kelly almost instantly, Kelly's jealous friend, Alexa (Katherine Bailess), tries her best to keep the two apart. With the help of several song-and-dance numbers, however, Justin and Kelly eventually connect and make sweet music together.

Read More

Read Less

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Fandango at Home

Prime Video

Apple TV

Rent From Justin to Kelly on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

Critics Consensus

A notorious stinker, From Justin To Kelly features banal songs, a witless plot, and non-existent chemistry between its American Idol-sanctioned leads.

Read Critics Reviews

Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

What's depressing about From Justin to Kelly, whose title seems to refer to the text messages he sends her, is that it's been made without a lick of love, skill, or, apparently, money.

Rated: 1/4

Jul 9, 2014

Full Review

Jack Mathews

New York Daily News

Easily the worst beach movie ever made.

Jun 3, 2013

Full Review

Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Idol film expands 15 minutes of fame.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 24, 2010

Full Review

Daniel Barnes

Dare Daniel

The film stars American Idol contestants Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson as reality show hostages grimly going through the motions of a bland and brainless Spring Break musical.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 31, 2021

Full Review

M. K. Terrell

Christian Science Monitor

Fans may enjoy their Idol songs and parents may appreciate its wholesomeness, but there's little else to recommend in this throwback to the '60s Beach Blanket movies.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 9, 2014

Full Review

Robert Wilonsky

New Times

From Justin to Kelly is a musical so pedestrian it trips over its feet every time someone breaks into song or dance.

Jul 9, 2014

Full Review

Read all reviews

Tatum M

I was a bit disappointed in this movie. With it being a musical I expected much more. I usually love musicals but this just felt cringy and annoying. I wanted to shut it off five minutes into the movie. The actresses had good voices and all but the movie was just so poorly made. The storyline was boring and the songs were just to many and don’t get me started on how corny the dance numbers were.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

Full Review

Audience Member

This movie is a box office fail, and a complete flop, but I will have to say I love the music and I love the dancing. I think Justin delivers a corny, ridiculous character that definitely should have been rewritten, but Kelly gives you the fun and exciting character, that you actually enjoy. I think if the love interest and the storyline was a little twisted, and gave you a better script I think kelley participating in the film would've been a box office success, but I think Justin was the wrong choice to move forward. They should have done something with Kelly only an allowed her the opportunity to succeed. But she didn't need it because she is a megastar to this day.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

Full Review

Audience Member

terrible, totally sloppy.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

Full Review

steve d

I love Kelly so I had some fun but it is absolute train-wreak territory besides that.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

Full Review

Audience Member

It's cheesy as hell, but if you want a fun movie to pass an hour and a half. Choose this. Even if it's just to laugh at.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

Full Review

Audience Member

A hidden gem.. Honestly i'm so sick of everyone bashing this movie.. For what it was it was AMAZING =)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Robert Iscove

Director

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly

Justin Guarini

Justin

Katherine Bailess

Alexa

Anika Noni Rose

Kaya

Greg Siff

Brandon

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Bandslam

82%

64%

Bandslam

Earth Girls Are Easy

68%

43%

Earth Girls Are Easy

The Prince & Me

29%

59%

The Prince & Me

TRAILER

for The Prince & Me

The Perfect Man

6%

58%

The Perfect Man

A Cinderella Story

11%

53%

A Cinderella Story

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

10 Pop Star Movies That Failed to Launch Big Screen Careers

View more photos

Synopsis

In this musical, college student Justin (Justin Guarini) arrives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for spring break with his friends Brandon (Greg Siff) and Eddie (Brian Dietzen), and quickly crosses paths with waitress Kelly (Kelly Clarkson). Although Justin falls for Kelly almost instantly, Kelly's jealous friend, Alexa (Katherine Bailess), tries her best to keep the two apart. With the help of several song-and-dance numbers, however, Justin and Kelly eventually connect and make sweet music together.

Director: Robert Iscove
Producer: Gayla Aspinall, John Steven Agoglia
Screenwriter: Kim Fuller
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 19 Entertainment
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Sensuality|Brief Language)
Genre: Musical, Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.9M
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo, Dolby SR

Most Popular at Home Now