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Jackass: The Movie
Action · Comedy · Documentary · 2002
Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.
Movie details
Jackass: The Movie
“Do not attempt this at home.”
2002 Action · Comedy · Documentary 1h 25m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.3 / 10
Community rating
Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Jackass: The Movie?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
Taste neighbourhood
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Jackass 3.5
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Nitro Circus: The Movie
Action · 2012
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Jackass 4.5
Comedy · 2022
Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts.
Jackass Number Two
Action · 2006
Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before.
Jackass 3D
Comedy · 2010
Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and crashing through various objects, the guys perform in segments such as "Sweatsuit Cocktail," "Beehive Tetherball" and "Lamborghini Tooth Pull."
Jackass Forever
Action · 2022
The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one more round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.
CKY2K
Comedy · 2000
The second entry in the CKY series of skateboarding programs and extreme stunts: it includes a very chaotic trip to Iceland, some rather disgusting fecal footage, some furniture surfing on the highway, and a demonstration of how to destroy a rental car and get off scot free.
Jonas Brothers Family Roast
Comedy · 2021
Kevin, Joe and Nick face down quick wits and deep cuts in this comedy special featuring Pete Davidson, John Legend and more. Hosted by Kenan Thompson.
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Comedy · 2014
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Def Comedy Jam 25
Comedy · 2017
In this special live event, giants of stand-up come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Russell Simmons's groundbreaking "Def Comedy Jam."
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Jeff Tremaine
Written by
Jeff Tremaine · Dave England · Phil Clapp · Anne Zogby
Johnny Knoxville
Self
Bam Margera
Self
Steve-O
Self
Chris Pontius
Self
Ryan Dunn
Self
Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña
Self
Preston Lacy
Self
Court is in session
Put Jackass: The Movie on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.