Jawbreaker

1999, Drama/Comedy, 1h 27m

63 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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This throwaway comedy falls victim to its hip sensibilities. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murders their best friend, Liz (Charlotte Ayanna), on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible -- Courtney (Rose McGowan), Julie (Rebecca Gayheart) and Marcie (Julie Benz) -- conspire to hide the truth. As the trio make over nerdy reject Fern Mayo (Judy Greer) and groom her to take Liz's place, crack police Detective Vera Cruz (Pam Grier) launches an investigation that will turn Reagan High School upside down.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Darren Stein
  • Producer:
    Stacy Kramer, Lisa Tornell
  • Writer:
    Darren Stein
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $3.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Rose McGowan
Courtney Shayne
Rebecca Gayheart
Julie Freeman
Julie Benz
Marcie Fox
Judy Greer
Fern Mayo, Vylette
Chad Christ
Zack Tartak
Ethan Erickson
Dane Sanders
Charlotte Ayanna
Elizabeth "Liz" Purr
Carol Kane
Ms. Sherwood
Pam Grier
Detective Vera Cruz
William Katt
Mr. Purr
P.J. Soles
Mrs. Purr
Jeff Conaway
Marcie's Father
Darren Stein
Director
Darren Stein
Writer
Thom Colwell
Co-Producer
Stacy Kramer
Producer
Adam Silverman
Associate Producer
Lisa Tornell
Producer
Roddy Bothum
Original Music
Stephen Endelman
Original Music
Lyan Perko
Original Music
Will Schwartz
Original Music
Joan Stebbins
Original Music
Amy Vincent
Cinematographer
Troy Takaki
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