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Jawbreaker

Play trailer 1:43 Poster for Jawbreaker R 1999 1h 27m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murders their best friend, Liz (Charlotte Ayanna), on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible -- Courtney (Rose McGowan), Julie (Rebecca Gayheart) and Marcie (Julie Benz) -- conspire to hide the truth. As the trio make over nerdy reject Fern Mayo (Judy Greer) and groom her to take Liz's place, crack police Detective Vera Cruz (Pam Grier) launches an investigation that will turn Reagan High School upside down.
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This throwaway comedy falls victim to its hip sensibilities.

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Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader 02/28/2007
Lame shock scenes, crucial plot points inserted without setups, and an unsuccessful attempt to exploit the camp value of some actors cast in minor parts are the least of the problems in this black comedy. Go to Full Review Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle 07/21/2005
The producers of this film, which depicts teen-age girls as an assemblage of negative stereotypes, are female. Can females practice misogyny? Go to Full Review Dennis Lim Village Voice 11/07/2002
Only the soundtrack (the Donnas, Imperial Teen) and the irrepressible McGowan make it fractionally more bearable. Go to Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week Jan 22
Greer’s manic comedy chops shine as she almost instantly becomes too arch and conspicuous for even the wicked conspiracy leader (Rose McGowan). Go to Full Review Marc S. Malkin Out Magazine 05/25/2022
If the cast of Clueless took a hit of acid, they'd be tripping into Jawbreaker. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast 12/30/2020
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Jawbreaker is the most mainstream John Waters movie that John Waters never made. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Farah R. @Farah Nov 26 Jawbreaker falls flat in comparison with similar teen films of the 90s, but it remains a good bit of brainless entertainment. See more god- nit horrible movies i love to hate N Oct 13 Cheap knock off of classic heathers- very graphic for rated over 15s. Wouldn’t recommend- watch the heathers, a film actually funny See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 13 Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $3,117,085.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Craig W. @CJWolfe27 Sep 25 Good movie, heathers is better though See more Hanna J Aug 23 90’s movies just did it better. A true classic, with a fun cast of characters. It is a must see! See more Jenn @CozyJenn Jul 17 This is a cult classic for many Millennials. See more Read all reviews
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Darren Stein

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Rose McGowan

Courtney Shayne

Rebecca Gayheart

Julie Freeman

Julie Benz

Marcie Fox

Judy Greer

Fern Mayo

Chad Christ

Zack Tartak

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Synopsis When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murders their best friend, Liz (Charlotte Ayanna), on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible -- Courtney (Rose McGowan), Julie (Rebecca Gayheart) and Marcie (Julie Benz) -- conspire to hide the truth. As the trio make over nerdy reject Fern Mayo (Judy Greer) and groom her to take Liz's place, crack police Detective Vera Cruz (Pam Grier) launches an investigation that will turn Reagan High School upside down.
Director
Darren Stein
Producer
Stacy Kramer, Lisa Tornell
Screenwriter
Darren Stein
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
TriStar Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.1M
Runtime
1h 27m
Sound Mix
Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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