Jackie Brown
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
A flight attendant with a criminal past gets nabbed by the ATF for smuggling. Under pressure to become an informant against the illegal arms dealer she works for, she must find a way to secure her future without getting killed.
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- jasonfin2April 8, 2026My absolute favorite movie of Tarantino, from the actors, to the story, to the soundtrack, the directing, everything about this just clicks for me and in my opinion will be his most remembered work (maybe Kill Bill?) over time. I highly recommend this film and it was great to see Pam Grier from those many 70s exploitation movies and Robert Forster from the Alligator movies (Much better than the name sounds) on the big screen again. Wonderful performances by them both.
- makdelartJanuary 8, 2026I understand that after Tarantino's two previous films, this one might be disappointing. Why? The rather complicated plot requires concentration; you have to switch off all distractions and follow the slow development of the situation: it's a bit like film noir, where characters wander around, talk and seemingly not much happens. The script is interesting, the acting and dialogue are natural, and the soundtrack is sensational.
- Leonel FigueraSeptember 6, 2025Tarantino’s third film, adapted from Elmore Leonard’s Rum Punch, trades explosive violence for a cool, slow-burn crime story. With sharp dialogue, a soulful 70s soundtrack, and Pam Grier’s commanding presence, Jackie Brown stands as Tarantino’s most mature and understated work — a clever tale of loyalty, greed, and second chances.
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Jackie Brown was released on December 25, 1997.
Jackie Brown was directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Jackie Brown has a runtime of 2h 34m.
Jackie Brown was produced by Lawrence Bender.
A flight attendant with a criminal past gets nabbed by the ATF for smuggling. Under pressure to become an informant against the illegal arms dealer she works for, she must find a way to secure her future without getting killed.
The key characters in Jackie Brown are Jackie Brown (Pam Grier), Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson), Louis Gara (Robert De Niro).
Jackie Brown is rated R.
Jackie Brown is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Jackie Brown has an audience rating of 8.5 out of 10.
Jackie Brown had a budget of $12M.
Jackie Brown has made $74.7M at the box office.