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 by Sony Pictures Classics
Release date
Running time
95 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$121,024 [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]

Contents

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

Plot

The health of horse rider Jackson Silva begins to deteriorate after decades of work. With the help of a promising new horse and his trainer, Ruth, Jackson prepares for the upcoming championship, which could be his last.

Cast

Release

On January 30, 2021, the film was acquired for distribution by Sony Pictures Classics. [5] Jockey had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on January 31 in the U.S. Cinema Dramatic Competition section. [6]

Reception

Box office

In the U.S. and Canada, the film earned $2,789 from three theaters in its opening weekend. [7] From two theaters, the film made $969 in its second weekend, [8] and $1,913 in its third. [9]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 88% of 59 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.10/10.The website's 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." [10] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [11]

Accolades

See also

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