Jockey (2021 film)
2021 drama film
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Jockey is a 2021 American drama film directed by Clint Bentley, who co-wrote the screenplay with Greg Kwedar.[4] The film stars Clifton Collins Jr., Molly Parker, and Moises Arias.[1]
- Clint Bentley
- Greg Kwedar
- Clint Bentley
- Greg Kwedar
- Nancy Schafer
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| Directed by | Clint Bentley |
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| Cinematography | Adolpho Veloso |
| Edited by | Parker Laramie |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $121,024[2][3] |
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
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Jackson Silva
- Molly Parker as Ruth Wilkes
- Moisés Arias as Gabriel Boullait
- Logan Cormier as Leo Brock
- Colleen Hartnett as Ana Boullait
- Daniel Adams as Jerry Meyer
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 on its second weekend,[8] and $1,913 on 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
- Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Prize for Acting - Clifton Collins Jr.[12]