Jockey (film)

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Jockey
Jockey Sundance poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byClint Bentley
Written by
  • Clint Bentley
  • Greg Kwedar
Produced by
  • Clint Bentley
  • Greg Kwedar
  • Nancy Schafer
Starring
CinematographyAdolpho Veloso
Edited byParker Laramie
Music by
Production
companies
Marfa Peach Company
Contrast Films
ICM Partners
Distributed bySony Pictures Classics
Release date
  • January 31, 2021 (2021-01-31) (Sundance)
[1]
Running time
95 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1,069[2][3]

Jockey is a 2021 American drama film written by Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley, who also is the director.[4] The film stars Clifton Collins Jr., Molly Parker and Moises Arias.[1]

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2021.[1]

Plot[]

An experienced rider who has endured decades of racing on the equestrian circuit now finds himself facing what could be his last season due to deteriorating health. With the help of Ruth and a promising new horse, Jackson begins to prepare for the upcoming championship, reflecting on his legacy.

— Variety[4]

Cast[]

Release[]

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2021 in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section.[5] It was then acquired for distribution by Sony Pictures Classics.[6]

Reception[]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 43 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.20/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Jockey rests almost entirely on Clifton Collins Jr. in the title role – and he proves more than up to the task with a brilliant performance that gives this poignant drama its soul."[7] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Jockey (2021)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "Jockey (2021)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa (December 28, 2021). "Clint Bentley's 'Jockey' Nabbed by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (January 30, 2021). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Clint Bentley's 'Jockey' At Sundance 2021". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "Jockey". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  8. ^ "Jockey". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 1, 2022.

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