Jackpot!

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Jackpot!

R

2024

1h 44m

Comedy

Action

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In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been newly established in California -- the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie's commission at all costs.

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Critics Consensus

Despite having a cast and crew of comedy all-stars on hand, Jackpot! provides little payout thanks to a puerile script and erratic pacing.

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Elizabeth Weitzman

TheWrap

09/27/2024

Feig's primary influences seem to be "Idiocracy," "The Purge," and Looney Tunes--and he is undoubtedly correct in assuming that this unholy mix will hit some people’s sweet spot.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

08/23/2024

2/5

An action-comedy that lacks intoxicating fight scenes and genuine punchlines, this feature is less than the sum of its parts even as it turns Los Angeles’ make-or-break culture into a dystopian murder game.

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Andrea Thompson

Chicago Reader

08/22/2024

Another familiar dystopia wrings laughs thanks to a stellar cast.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

May 11

79/100

Don’t go into this expecting a major cinematic achievement, just something to entertain and engage you long enough to make you forget you have a phone. Jackpot brought me fun for a short period of time, and I would watch again, not ashamed in the least.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

07/17/2025

3/5

It may not be Paul Feige's best film, but it manages to entertain us thanks to the charismatic and chemistry-driven duo of Awkwafina and John Cena. And to a greater or lesser extent, the frenetic pace and the string of jokes work. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

07/14/2025

D-

Jackpot! never gives its central concept the full exploration it should, only a surface-level one as fodder for one unfunny bump to the head after the other and action sequences that grow less playful and more mean-spirited.

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Sérgio N

@RT03383691 Apr 28

A really fun movie, with a very unusual and crazy plot. Peacemaker Mondragon is bizarre as always, in a good way, and Awkwafina is just as crazy. Even Shang-Chi is here. Anyway, aside from the craziness of the script, it's definitely a good movie to have a good time and worth the "ticket".

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daniel C

@RT75147094 Apr 19

As unfunny a movie as you will ever see. Another woke monstrosity brought to you by the idiots at Hollywood.

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Kevin C.

@denakev Mar 23

To me personally the movie was good. You enjoy pretty good comedy movies and how silly it is then I saw the movie is recommended. However I would ask of more on this movie but overall ain’t so bad.

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Rich F.

@richfrein Mar 21

I love everything Awkwafina!!!

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Cortez H.

@802Sleepie Jan 19

Just an old familiar take on something done yesterday. Was it enjoyable to see? Of course and if your a fan girl/boy of the wrestling scene & a John Cena admirer, I reckon you'll like it just for that.

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Brent H

@BrentMHinson Jan 10

A movie with a strange yet, given our current social climate, not-so-unbelievable concept. It's basically "The Purge"… only funnier. John Cena, despite a strange Ninja Turtles obsession, does a respectable job in the role he serves as the protector to the film's Grand Jackpot winner, played by YouTube standout, actress, and musician Awkwafina. Given their backgrounds in wrestling and online videos, respectively, Cena and Awkwafina have great on-screen chemistry. It's not a great film, but it's not trying to be. It's a buddy comedy filled with goofy one-liners, silly action sequences, and even some unexpected cameos along the way. If you just want something to watch without having to think too much, this movie is your "Citizen Kane".

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Synopsis

In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been newly established in California -- the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie's commission at all costs.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Paul Feig, Laura Allen Fischer
Screenwriter: Rob Yescombe
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Summer House Pictures, Amazon Studios, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Feigco Entertainment
Rating: R (Violence|Sexual References|Pervasive Language)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2024
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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