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2017
TV-MA
Netflix
1 h 25 m

2017
TV-MA
Netflix
1 h 25 m

Summary Jessica James (Jessica Williams), an aspiring playwright in New York City, is trying hard to get over a recent breakup with her boyfriend. She sees light at the end of the tunnel when she meets Boone (Chris O’Dowd), who's also recovering from a recent break-up. Together, they figure out a way to make it through the tough times, while als...

Comedy

Directed By: Jim Strouse

Written By: Jim Strouse

2017
TV-MA
Netflix
1 h 25 m

2017
TV-MA
Netflix
1 h 25 m

The Incredible Jessica James

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews

72

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 15 User Ratings

6.9

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Summary Jessica James (Jessica Williams), an aspiring playwright in New York City, is trying hard to get over a recent breakup with her boyfriend. She sees light at the end of the tunnel when she meets Boone (Chris O’Dowd), who's also recovering from a recent break-up. Together, they figure out a way to make it through the tough times, while als...

Comedy

Directed By: Jim Strouse

Written By: Jim Strouse

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews

80% Positive
12 Reviews

20% Mixed
3 Reviews

0% Negative
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Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews

80% Positive
12 Reviews

20% Mixed
3 Reviews

0% Negative
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Jan 21, 2017

The Incredible Jessica James is an enchanting, deftly-written and witty movie for lovers and haters of romantic comedies, as well as for all those in between.

By Claudia Puig FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Jul 27, 2017

Strouse demonstrates a contagious affection for his characters, and he invests in them in a way that makes us do the same.

By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW

Jan 21, 2017

The Incredible Jessica James may be a slight romantic comedy, but there’s abundant pleasure in watching comedienne Jessica Williams in this star-making performance.

By Tim Grierson FULL REVIEW

Jul 27, 2017

To be fair, it’s difficult not to be outshone by Jessica Williams, whose star has been continually on the rise since her debut on The Daily Show in 2012. It’s interesting, then, that this irrepressible personality would have her first starring film role project be as low-key as The Incredible Jessica James, especially since it seems to have been written just for her.

By Katie Rife FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Jan 21, 2017

A peppy little joke machine, The Incredible Jessica James exists for the one and only reason of providing a showcase for the evident talents of its leading lady, Jessica Williams.

By Todd McCarthy FULL REVIEW

Jan 26, 2017

As the story progresses it becomes less and less interesting and worst of all – gasp – cliché.

By Gregory Ellwood FULL REVIEW

Jan 21, 2017

Strouse wants to explore the complexities of somebody who’s chasing their dreams, mostly blind to the wreckage they might make around them, and Williams finds the layers in the character. But the message remains far more muddled than her performance.

By Dan Mecca FULL REVIEW

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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 15 User Ratings

67% Positive
10 Ratings

33% Mixed
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User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 15 User Ratings

67% Positive
10 Ratings

33% Mixed
5 Ratings

0% Negative
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Details

Production Company Beachside Films

Release Date Jul 28, 2017

Duration 1 h 25 m

Rating TV-MA

Genres

Comedy

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Awards

Black Reel Awards

• 3 Nominations

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