Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

PG

Released Nov 13, 2020

2h 0m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Musical

Fantasy

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Decades after his apprentice betrays him, a once joyful toymaker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep.

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Critics Consensus

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey celebrates the yuletide season with a holiday adventure whose exuberant spirit is matched by its uplifting message.

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Angie Han

Mashable

In its glorious extravagance, and its cheerful disinterest in apologizing for same, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey captures a certain essence of the Christmas spirit.

Nov 25, 2020

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Leah Greenblatt

Entertainment Weekly

A sprawling musical extravaganza whose candy-colored, dandily overstuffed revelry spills over with joy and jubilance and every other happy J-word.

Rated: B+

Nov 21, 2020

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Karen Han

Slate

It's the filmic equivalent of the high that comes from eating way too many candy canes and drinking way too much hot chocolate.

Nov 19, 2020

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Cy Catwell

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is the Black Chistmas story we’ve all been waiting for. The film has a big screen vibe with high production, a bombastic soundtrack, and a slew of actors that give it their all to tell this heartwarming holiday story.

Rated: 10/10

Apr 16, 2023

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Victor Pineyro

Seventh Art Studio

It took me as a surprise that it was a musical, E. Talbert's latest film took some great inspirations to become a beautiful christmas experience. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Oct 22, 2021

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DarkSkyLady

Nerdist

It's chock full of joy, emotion, and a story that children or adults can reach out to when life hits rough or when they just want to smile.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 2, 2021

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Stephen C

Holiday joy for the whole family in 2 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Peril and Some Thematic Elements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Tuga G

I watch this movie every holiday season and all year round. I've watched it countless times and still am captivated by the stunning visuals, great songs and choreography.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Roman T

Movie is mega rich in stereotypes. A bit like Barbie, but on huge overdose of steroids. Everything feels fake or forced. From songs, to Christmas Carole to ET to Frakenshtein motives and quotes, feels stolen and pretentious. Waste of time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Samantha S

This film exceeded expectations. Filled with the magic of Christmas and the childlike wonder of the season. Something the whole family can enjoy. Quirky and fun with a storyline that appeals to all ages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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B G

Our family loves Jingle Jangle and watches it every year. A Christmas movie with beautiful costumes, lovely writing, singing and dancing, z ton of creativity, and a lovely and diverse cast of actors and actresses throughout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Cuan Chai M

Although I'm not a fan of musicals, this film kept the music sequences minimal while delivering a heartfelt story about deceit, loss, family, love, forgiveness, and togetherness. A vibrant, uplifting, and inspiring Christmas movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Synopsis

Decades after his apprentice betrays him, a once joyful toymaker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep.

Director: David E. Talbert
Producer: Lyn Sisson-Talbert, Kristin Burr, Mike Jackson, John Legend, David McIlvain, David E. Talbert
Screenwriter: David E. Talbert, Sabuj Hossain
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Golden Girl, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, 260 Degrees Entertainment, Get Lifted Film Co.
Rating: PG (Peril|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Musical, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 13, 2020
Runtime: 2h 0m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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