Jinn

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Jinn

Released Nov 15, 2018

1h 31m

Drama

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Summer is a carefree 17-year-old whose world gets turned upside down when her mother, a popular meteorologist, abruptly decides to convert to Islam.

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Critics Consensus

A coming-of-age story distinguished by sensitivity and strong performances, Jinn heralds debuting writer-director Nijla Mu'min as a remarkable talent.

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Aisha Harris

New York Times

Mu'min, who based "Jinn" in part on her own upbringing, approaches her protagonist's journey of self-discovery with a delicate sense of wonder and a striking lack of moral judgment.

Sep 5, 2019

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Soraya Nadia McDonald

Andscape

Jinn quivers with joy and uncertainty, confidence and shame, delivering exactly what makes independent cinema exciting: a bright new voice with a bold vision.

Nov 16, 2018

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Monica Castillo

RogerEbert.com

Jinn holds several beautiful elements, especially in its central mother-daughter story.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 16, 2018

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Kelechi Ehenulo

Confessions From A Geek Mind

It's not necessarily a bad film, but it does fall into the trap where its impact could have been magnified to greater heights, absently leaving some of its ambitious storytelling as a wasted opportunity.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 27, 2020

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Katie Hogan

VultureHound

What's interesting is we get to see both Summer's and Tahir's reactions to being torn apart after they are 'caught'. It isn't one sided.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 3, 2020

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Courtney Small

Cinema Axis

Demonstrating that identity is multifaceted and not as singular as society or religion paints it to be, Jinn is a wonderfully layered coming-of-age tale.

Rated: A

Feb 13, 2019

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Matthew R

teenage religious folderal. barf.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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Truly a "coming of age" story told through the eyes, heart and spirit of a young, BLACK, girl. Oh it's so great to see more of these real life experiences reflected on screen. Nijla did something incredibly beautiful with this film; she tapped into a very specific human experience in such a tender and real way. I think a lot of us can see, hear and feel ourselves in summer, and that's what makes this film special. I hope more see it; so many need to see this! For all the fellow JInns out there :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Loved this movie. From the complicated mother-daughter relationship to Zoe Renee's turn as Summer (she's smart, funny, determined) to the cinematography and realistic dialogue, I really enjoyed this movie. More people need to see this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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This is such a sweet story, giving us insight into a particular coming-of-age story for a black muslim girl. The struggles of any teenager determining who she is, what she wants within the dynamics of family and friends. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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The protagonistï¿ 1/2(TM)s layered with struggle with religion, sexuality, her relationship with her mother, and the complications of friendship/sisterhood in this social media age create high, personal stakes for Summer and the audience. Loved this film, and love that itï¿ 1/2(TM)s indicative of emotionally complex and intelligent storytelling that audiences and people need more of.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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One of my favorite movies of all-time. You will not regret watching this. A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age story that I'm so grateful is now out in the world for people to experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Synopsis

Summer is a carefree 17-year-old whose world gets turned upside down when her mother, a popular meteorologist, abruptly decides to convert to Islam.

Director: Nijla Mumin
Producer: Maya Emelle, Arielle Saturne, Avril Z. Speaks
Screenwriter: Nijla Mumin
Distributor: Orion Classics
Production Co: Confluential Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 16, 2018
Runtime: 1h 31m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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