The Reason I Jump

Name: The Reason I Jump
Genre: Documentary
Released: January 8, 2021
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 83
Cast: David Mitchell, Indrajeet Singh, Jim Fujiwara, Jordan O'Donegan, Sourav Kumar

2021

METASCORE

Universal acclaim based on 17 Critic Reviews

See All

USER SCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Ratings

See All

8.0

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8.0	Your Score
8.0	User Score Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Ratings

Would you like to write a review?

There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. 0/5000

Check box if your review contains spoilers

Play Sound

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:

You are not allowed to view this material at this time.

The Reason I Jump

Now Playing: The Reason I Jump

Movie Details & Credits

Kino Lorber | Release Date (Streaming): January 8, 2021 | Not Rated

Starring: David Mitchell, Indrajeet Singh, Jim Fujiwara, Jordan O'Donegan, Sourav Kumar

Summary: Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida's revelatory insights into autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable youngBased on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of nonspeaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida's revelatory insights into autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. It opens a window for audiences into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory universe.… Expand

Director: Jerry Rothwell

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 82 min

See All Details and Credits

Watch Now

Stream On

Metascore

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Critic Reviews

100

Wendy Ide

Jun 20, 2021

Rothwell uses the language of cinema – macro lens closeups, distortion, off-kilter framing and an evocative blend of sound design and score – to convey the autistic experience of the world. Read full review

100

Thom Ernst

Jan 8, 2021

The Reason I Jump is a remarkable documentary not because of what it includes but because of what it avoids. Read full review

Kevin Crust

Jan 7, 2021

It’s a profound, immersive lesson in empathy that should resonate with anyone interested in neurodiversity or simply seeking a more inclusive society. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Jun 16, 2021

It is an intriguing and empathic study, which could help all of us to understand. Read full review

Empire Ian Freer

Jun 18, 2021

Sensitively made, thought-provoking and ultimately moving, The Reason I Jump provides telling insights into the neurodiverse worldview. The result is a powerful documentary that presents life through fresh eyes. Read full review

Beatrice Loayza

Jan 7, 2021

It’s a blatantly didactic film, yet its focus on advocacy feels justified given the misconceptions that continue to dominate society’s understanding of the autism community. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams

Jan 8, 2021

The movie version of The Reason I Jump does not, in other words, successfully illustrate what its title promises, but rather generalizes about a sensitive topic to the point of inadvertently making it seem more unapproachable. Read full review

SEE ALL 17 REVIEWS

Write a Review

Negative:

User Reviews

DawdlingPoet

Apr 10, 2022

I thought this was a very immersive documentary that does well at giving an insight into the lives and minds of non verbal autistic adolescents. Its a very colourful film, in terms of the bright colours shown on screen (not referring to strong language, its safe to say). I liked the sense ofI thought this was a very immersive documentary that does well at giving an insight into the lives and minds of non verbal autistic adolescents. Its a very colourful film, in terms of the bright colours shown on screen (not referring to strong language, its safe to say). I liked the sense of hope it conveys - we could all do with feeling more hope at the moment. I would definitely recommend this film if your interested in what it's like to be a non verbal autistic person, yes.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

SEE ALL 1 REVIEWS