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Jackie Brown

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When flight attendant Jackie Brown (Pam Grier) is busted smuggling money for her arms dealer boss, Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson), agent Ray Nicolette (Michael Keaton) and detective Mark Dargus (Michael Bowen) want her help to bring down Robbie. Facing jail time for her silence or death for her cooperation, Brown decides instead to double-cross both parties and make off with the smuggled money. Meanwhile, she enlists the help of bondsman Max Cherry (Robert Forster), a man who loves her.
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Although somewhat lackadaisical in pace, Jackie Brown proves to be an effective star-vehicle for Pam Grier while offering the usual Tarantino wit and charm.

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Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine Forget Tarantino’s baggage. Jackie Brown is a vulnerable movie from a mainstream American filmmaker of any generation, especially at a time when stars are required more than ever to behave as if they don’t age. Jan 23, 2025 Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) ... A beautifully modulated portrait of the limits and the last resorts of middle age. Dec 4, 2023 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Maybe posterity will crown Jackie Brown as his best film and maybe not. Either way it shows that mainstream plotting and noir romance are yet more movie styles that Tarantino can fabricate: brilliantly. Rated: 5/5 Sep 15, 2022 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth Why So Blu A more reflective film, with deeper characterizations coming from an older cast willing to sit with a moment. It’s also incredibly entertaining, funny, well-crafted, and detailed, making any revisit worthwhile. Rated: 5/5 Jan 22, 2025 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Even though this film pushes past two-and-a-half hours, the forward direction of the plot keeps things moving with minimal repeat. This movie exudes coolness on every level. Rated: 5/5 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review John Brhel Vague Visages While Jackie Brown does revel in nostalgia and feature its fair share of firearms, it’s a much more subdued, nuanced and mature film than any of Tarantino’s previous works, or any other production within his entire filmography. Jun 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel Z Maybe posterity will crown Jackie Brown as his best film and maybe not. Either way it shows that mainstream plotting and noir romance are yet more movie styles that Tarantino can fabricate: brilliantly. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Anthony J. Anything from Tarantino is worth a watch. Definitely one of his more subtle works (full disclosure I watched it after most of his other work). Star studded cast lead by Pam Grier who was superb. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Jonathan O Tarantino is at his best with writing, dialog, directing, music selections and the casting and Jackie Brown is fun entertaining heist film and really amazing new 4K restoration in Dolby Vision. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Kevin S Amazing film with incredible acting. This and 3 Days of the Condor are absolutely two of my favorites! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/25 Full Review John C Grier and Jackson are excellent, while Forster steals the entire picture with his understated turn -- he earned the film's sole Oscar nomination, for Best Supporting Actor. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Andrew A. It made me cry on my most recent rewatch Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When flight attendant Jackie Brown (Pam Grier) is busted smuggling money for her arms dealer boss, Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson), agent Ray Nicolette (Michael Keaton) and detective Mark Dargus (Michael Bowen) want her help to bring down Robbie. Facing jail time for her silence or death for her cooperation, Brown decides instead to double-cross both parties and make off with the smuggled money. Meanwhile, she enlists the help of bondsman Max Cherry (Robert Forster), a man who loves her.
Director
Quentin Tarantino
Producer
Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter
Elmore Leonard, Quentin Tarantino
Distributor
Miramax Films, Buena Vista International [us]
Production Co
Mighty Mighty Afrodite Productions, A Band Apart, Lawrence Bender Productions, Miramax Films
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 17, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$39.6M
Runtime
2h 35m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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