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Jockey
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
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]

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

Plot

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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

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Release

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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

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Box office

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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

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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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Sundance - FPG". Sundance. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Jockey (2021)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "Jockey (2021)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (December 28, 2021). "Clint Bentley's 'Jockey' Nabbed by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (January 30, 2021). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Clint Bentley's 'Jockey' At Sundance 2021". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Domestic 2021 Weekend 53". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  8. ^ "Domestic 2022 Weekend 1". Box Office Mojo. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "Domestic 2022 Weekend 2". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  10. ^ "Jockey". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  11. ^ "Jockey". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  12. ^ Jockey Trailer: Clifton Collins Jr Enters Oscar Race in Sundance Film|IndieWire
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