Jasper Jones

– On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
2017
Jasper Jones (2017)

On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Entrusted with this secret and believing Jasper to be innocent, Charlie embarks on a dangerous journey to find the true killer. Set over the scorching summer holidays of 1965, Charlie defeats the local racists, faces the breakup of his parents and falls head over heels in love as he discovers what it means to be truly courageous.

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Jasper Jones (2017) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Mar 2017

Language:

English

Director:

Rachel Perkins

Writer:

Shaun Grant (screenplay), Craig Silvey (based on the novel by), Craig Silvey (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Levi Miller, Kevin Long, Toni Collette, Aaron L. McGrath

Plot:

JASPER JONES is a coming of age story about Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Entrusted with this secret and believing Jasper to be innocent, Charlie embarks on a dangerous journey to find the true killer. Set over the scorching summer holidays of 1969, Charlie defeats the local racists, faces the breakup of his parents and falls head over heels in love as he discovers what it means to be truly courageous.

Awards:

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Production:

Porchlight Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%