Jackass: The Movie

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Jackass: The Movie

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2002

1h 25m

Comedy

Drama

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In this comedic documentary, Johnny Knoxville heads a crew of stuntmen, skateboarders and all-around lunatics as they prank, embarrass and torture each other in the name of fun. The antics range from childlike -- the boys don panda suits for a romp through Tokyo -- to grotesque and life-threatening. A golf cart demolition derby turns downright dangerous. Live gators nearly chomp maniac Steve-O. Filmmaker Spike Jonze and Knoxville, in heavy makeup, test the public's patience for the elderly.

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Critics Consensus

There's a good chance you'll be laughing hysterically at one stunt, but getting grossed out by the next one in this big screen version of the controversial MTV show.

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Will Sloan

Sight & Sound

Jun 26, 2026

Part of the appeal here is the unfazed, laidback attitude that the various Jackass collaborators apply to their stunts.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

1/5

More idiotic and dangerous than the show. Really.

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Aug 14, 2007

2/4

It's not exactly stupid. Cynical might be a better word.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 12, 2020

0/4.0

I can accept that many find this entertaining, however, I'm just not one of them.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Sep 23, 2010

4/4

Superficial shenanigans don't diminish its effect. It's a ridiculously funny barrage of taboo pranks, practical jokes and tests of both social altruism and Bam Margera's parents' patience - most of it failsafed so that the foolishness never subsides.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Apr 29, 2009

Trust me, I'm laughing at you, guys, not with you.

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Stephen C

@dogfood23111 Oct 20, 2026

The worldwide gross is $79,493,831.00.

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Renaldo D

@RT30888824 Aug 25, 2026

Funny and entertaining.

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Kevin P

@RT55971421 Jul 20, 2026

A very entertaining adaptation of the show with crazy stunts and pranks that are either hilarious or hard to watch. It's insanely impressive how the crew do all of their own stunts and push their bodies to the limits. How none of them died from these stunts is a miracle. The Tony Hawk skating scene are great time capsule moments. The main cast are the heart of the film, including Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee-Man, Bam, Ryan, David, and Chris Pontius. The movie starts off well with the memorable shopping cart opening scene. The movie really feels like cartoon physics brought to life. It's crazy how this was directed by Spike Jonze of all people. The stunts are very amusing. While it's not as extreme as the later installments, the more laid-back and easygoing vibe help ground this movie into feeling more like one crazy long home video of a bunch of friends screwing around instead of your typical Hollywood production, making it feel all the more real and memorable.

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Luke C

@Don_L Jul 12, 2026

You can hate it or love it

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Thomas B

@Necrom Jul 9, 2026

It’s Jackass you either love it or hate it.

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Mattias J

@hehudio3qbdiuoobnodiq Jul 7, 2026

It’s a documentary of sorts so it’s hard to do a real review since there’s no written plot or structure or dialogue, but I’ll try my best. My main comment is that it makes a lot of sense that there isn’t really a woman involved in this entire process, at least none that I have seen. This film to me is a representation of pure unfettered masiculinity. A testament to art, in my opinion. A lot of respect is due to these people who are willing go to these extreme lengths in the name of a very entertaining film. Cinematic superheroes, as well as a very iconic cast of characters; you can’t go wrong with Johnny Knoxville. Understandable as to why some people aren’t really able to enjoy this kind of film, but appreciative to those who are open minded enough to find it at least kind of funny. Full review on my Letterboxd; (user: mattjerman)

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Synopsis

In this comedic documentary, Johnny Knoxville heads a crew of stuntmen, skateboarders and all-around lunatics as they prank, embarrass and torture each other in the name of fun. The antics range from childlike -- the boys don panda suits for a romp through Tokyo -- to grotesque and life-threatening. A golf cart demolition derby turns downright dangerous. Live gators nearly chomp maniac Steve-O. Filmmaker Spike Jonze and Knoxville, in heavy makeup, test the public's patience for the elderly.

Director: Jeff Tremaine
Producer: Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville
Screenwriter: Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Polyphony Digital, Dickhouse Productions, Paramount Pictures, MTV Networks, MTV Films, Lynch Siderow Productions Inc.
Rating: R (Extremely Crude Stunts|Dangerous Stunts|Language|Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.3M
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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