Jump, Darling

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Jump, Darling

Released Mar 11, 2022

1h 30m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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A rookie drag queen reeling from a breakup escapes to the country, where he finds his grandmother in steep decline yet desperate to avoid the local nursing home.

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Jump, Darling covers familiar territory in refreshingly affecting fashion, with debuting writer-director Phil Connell facilitating fine work from a talented cast.

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Brooks Eisenbise

Chicago Reader

Refreshingly, Phil Connell’s Jump, Darling breaks from many of the tropes we’ve come to expect from queer storylines.

Apr 7, 2022

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Those looking for familiar seriocomic beats in a modest but polished LGBTQ-targeted indie will find this pleasant enough.

Aug 15, 2021

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

There's not much new territory explored here but what's surprising is the emotional power of Phil Connell's touching feature.

Jun 10, 2021

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Brandon Stanwyck

InSession Film

It’s a role that requires vulnerability, and Leachman demonstrates a willingness to do what needs to be done to give Margaret the dignity she so deserves. There will never be another Cloris.

Rated: B-

Jul 15, 2024

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

Simultaneously dazzling and poignant, Jump, Darling is a terrific drama with star turns from Thomas Duplessie and the late Cloris Leachman.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 11, 2024

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Gary M. Kramer

Gay City News

Duplessie’s drag performances are a highlight and his budding romance with Zachary is sweet, but most viewers will appreciate the late Leachman’s delicate and sometimes foulmouthed performance here.

Oct 1, 2022

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Garry A

Cloris Leachman is wonderful in this. Her relationship with her messy grandchild is the best part of the movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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Karen F

Charming and iconic acting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Fitz U

I don't like drag, but I thought the story was interesting and well plaid.. Especially the grandma was endearing, who remembered me of my mom, who fought against being admitted in an elder home. Thomas Duplessie played his role wonderfully.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Genevieve S

Thoughtful, charming and heartbreaking. Excellent performances by Leachman and Duplessie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Audience Member

Though Cloris Leachman is always a treat to watch, the rest of the film is mostly boring. The male lead is so good at playing a meh millennial, that the movie itself becomes very meh. Still Leachman fans might find the movie enjoyable for her character if nothing else.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Very moving and entertaining - amazing performances by both Cloris Leachman and Thomas Duplessie, who is definitely an actor to watch. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Synopsis

A rookie drag queen reeling from a breakup escapes to the country, where he finds his grandmother in steep decline yet desperate to avoid the local nursing home.

Director: Phil Connell
Producer: Phil Connell, Katie Corbridge
Screenwriter: Phil Connell
Distributor: Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co: Big Island Productions, 2645850 Ontario
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 11, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 29, 2022
Runtime: 1h 30m

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