In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
Jackpot! Ratings & Reviews
- Ray HopkinApril 26, 2026This was a lot of fun! Yes, very silly, light, brainless fluff, but fun nonetheless. Awkwafina and Cena have great chemistry, and the movie races away at a relentless pace, and I laughed out loud at the TMNT running gag. It won't win many awards, but for its run time, it's a good time!
- jackmeatOctober 16, 2024My quick rating - 6.0/10. This flick surprised me, taking place in a twisted future where a "Grand Lottery" offers a multi-billion dollar prize, but with one deadly stipulation—kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their jackpot. Enter Katie Kim, played by Awkwafina, who accidentally wins the lottery. Her survival depends on Noel Cassidy, a bumbling lottery protection agent played by John Cena, who strikes a deal to protect her in exchange for a cut of the fortune. The premise oozes dark humor, blending elements of action, satire, and chase-style adventure. Cena delivers once again with his trademark self-deprecating humor, poking fun at his own macho image. His chemistry with Awkwafina works well, balancing her transformation from an unwitting victim into an unexpected hero. Awkwafina’s performance as the clueless Katie, who reluctantly steps into the role of a fighter, adds a relatable touch of humor and heart to the film. While the concept is ripe for over-the-top violence, it keeps the tone dialed back, steering away from the more brutal feel of something like Death Race 2000. Instead, it leans into a lighter dark comedy, balancing the grim reality of the plot with a quirky, almost absurd tone. The film doesn't take itself too seriously, and that works in its favor. However, the narrative can feel a bit shallow at times, and while the humor is solid, the plot is pretty predictable. The dark humor doesn't fully explore the dystopian potential of the setting, keeping things too lighthearted for the premise. Still, if you're looking for an easy-to-watch action comedy with solid performances from Cena and Awkwafina, this flick delivers just enough entertainment to keep your interest. It worked for me.
Jackpot! Trivia
Jackpot! was released on August 15, 2024.
Jackpot! was directed by Paul Feig.
Jackpot! has a runtime of 1h 44m.
Jackpot! was produced by Paul Feig, Laura Fischer, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth.
In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
The key characters in Jackpot! are Katie Kim (Awkwafina), Noel Cassidy (John Cena), Louis Lewis (Simu Liu).
Jackpot! is rated R.
Jackpot! is an Action, Comedy film.
Jackpot! has an audience rating of 5.1 out of 10.