Jackpot!

2024

1h 44m

Comedy

Action

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31%

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72 Reviews

52%

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500+ Ratings

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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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

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.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 23, 2024

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Andrea Thompson

Chicago Reader

Another familiar dystopia wrings laughs thanks to a stellar cast.

Aug 22, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

With Paul Feig directing, this should be a brash, exuberantly violent blast of chaotic hilarity. But enthusiastic mugging and gurning from the cast can’t hide a feeble, flailing screenplay that clings to its single idea like a lifebelt.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 19, 2024

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

There is a commitment to the bit that admirably works at times because of its relentlessness and the work from Awkwafina and Cena, but there are also plenty of unanswered questions in what also feels like a reworked dark sci-fi screenplay.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 30, 2024

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

A kind of crazy comedic cross between The Running Man and The Purge, Paul Feig’s latest action-comedy also feels like a modern-day riposte to the “enhanced calm” dystopian future promised by 1993’s Demolition Man.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 29, 2024

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Paul Mount

Starburst

Noisy, raucous, undisciplined, Jackpot! is really a self-indulgent mess...

Rated: 2/5

Aug 28, 2024

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Jason W

John Cena is a treasure.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Melissa R

This movie was very interesting and very funny

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Chris O

The only plus for this car crash is that Cena has some pretty decent comedic timing. This film has an original and promising premise but fails to deliver on whatever it was that it meant to achieve.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Lana D

Jackpot is an absolute gem of a movie that stands out as one of the best comedies of the year! With the unbeatable duo of Awkwafina and John Cena, this film delivers non-stop laughter from start to finish. The chemistry between the two leads is electric, making every scene they share a highlight reel of hilarity. The quick gags keep you on your toes, and just when you think the jokes can’t get any better, the brilliant blooper reel at the end is the perfect cherry on top! It’s a delightful peek behind the scenes that showcases the talent and fun that Awkwafina and Cena bring to the table. It's tough to pick a favorite moment from the film because there are so many laugh-out-loud scenes that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Jackpot is a must-see for anyone craving a good laugh and a feel-good story. Don't miss out on this hilarious ride — you won't regret it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Deron B

The genre of action comedy is not for everyone but for me John Cena always delivers actions scenes for so good and so hilarious bad at the same time! The plot is so simple yet so fun a perfect film to me in the world of action comedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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David S

I didn't have high hopes for this movie, but fortunately it exceeded expectations. It has a lot of funny satirical jabs at California's politics.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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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 Fischer
Screenwriter: Rob Yescombe
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Summer House Pictures, Amazon Studios, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Feigco Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2024
Runtime: 1h 44m

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