Devotion (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Devotion is a 2022 action drama directed by J.D. Dillard, starring Jonathan Majors as Jesse Brown, Glen Powell and Christina Jackson. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $21.8 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- J.D. Dillard
- Original language
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English
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Devotion About?
The premise of Devotion without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
During the Korean War, two U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, forge a powerful friendship while facing extraordinary challenges. Based on a true story, the film explores their shared experiences as they push the boundaries of human endurance and confront the dangers of aerial combat. Their courage and camaraderie become legendary as they risk their lives in the intense conflict, leaving a lasting mark on naval history.
Devotion Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- airplane
- jet
- korean war
- military uniform
- air crew
- race relations
- american propaganda
- single engine airplane
- military propaganda
- glorification
- blm
- warsploitation
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- pilot
- squadron
- plane
- year 1950
- aircraft
- based on real people
- journey
- mountain
- wingman
- 1950s
- captain
- us navy
- u.s. navy
- air crash
- airplane shot down
- fighter pilot
- medal of honor
- airplane accident
- vought f4u corsair
- douglas a 1 skyraider
- grumman f8f bearcat
- mig 15
- battle of chosin reservoir
- rhode island
- buddy film
- cv 32 uss leyte
- bend down exposing cleavage
- interservice rivalry
- naval aviator
- husband wife relationship
- racism
- life magazine
- distinguished flying cross
- search and rescue aircraft
- sikorsky h 5 horse helicopter
- casino
- crash landing
- camaraderie
Devotion Cast & Characters
Jonathan Majors leads the cast as Jesse Brown, with Glen Powell as Tom Hudner and Christina Jackson as Daisy Brown. Directed by J.D. Dillard; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director J.D. Dillard
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Jonathan Majors as Jesse Brown -
Glen Powell as Tom Hudner - Christina Jackson as Daisy Brown
- Joe Jonas as Marty Goode
Also Starring in Devotion
· 12 more- Spencer Neville Bo Lavery
- Daren Kagasoff Bill Koenig
- Nick Hargrove Carol Mohring
- Thomas Sadoski Dick Cevoli
- Dean Denton Captain Sisson
- Serinda Swan Elizabeth Taylor
- Joseph Cross Charlie Ward
- Matt Riedy Hudner Sr.
- Boone Platt Buddy Gill
- Emily Brinks
- Aleks Alifirenko Jr.
- Logan Macrae
Devotion Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Devotion 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 58/100, strongest in art & craft (65) and weakest in story & flow (45).
Devotion Echo Score Breakdown
Devotion presents a commendable effort to portray a historic partnership amid racial tension, yet its execution feels uneven. Critics acknowledge the film's emotional core and solid performances, while many viewers criticize its sluggish pacing, repetitive visual tone, and underdeveloped narrative momentum. The mixed appraisal of direction, acting, and story balance results in a film that resonates for its intent but struggles to sustain engagement on repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 65
In terms of direction and visual execution, the film shows moments of craftful steadiness, highlighted by steady tonal control and occasional impressive aerial coordination. Critics note a polished look that belies its modest budget, yet several reviewers describe the imagery as bland, plastic, and lacking cinematic flair. The overall visual and editing quality therefore lands in a moderately positive range.
- Character & Emotion 58
When evaluating performances and character depth, the leads receive both praise for their charisma and criticism for limited emotional range. Some critics commend Majors' compelling presence and the chemistry that anchors the narrative, while users point to unlikable characters and a lack of nuanced interaction. This balance of modest admiration and notable shortcomings yields a middling character score.
- Story & Flow 45
The film’s storytelling is marked by an uneven plot structure and pacing issues. Critics observe that the narrative sometimes stumbles against historical facts and fails to fully capture the complexity of its subjects. Audience feedback reinforces this view, calling the story shallow, slow, and unclear in its stakes. Consequently, the narrative coherence and originality receive a lower assessment.
- Sensory Experience 50
Sensory elements such as sound design and visual style receive mixed reactions. While some reviewers note adequate aerial sequences and an overall steady tonal palette, others describe the soundtrack and visuals as repetitive and lacking impact. The film neither excels nor severely falters in sensory execution, placing it squarely in the average range.
- Rewatch Factor 55
Rewatch value is divided between viewers who appreciate the film’s thematic commitment and those who find it tedious. Positive remarks cite the heartfelt depiction of friendship and historical significance, whereas many audiences label it boring and overly long. The split perception results in a moderate replay appeal that does not strongly incentivize multiple viewings.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
29 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.0 /5
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Devotion Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Devotion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After World War II, the United States ramped up the development of its Naval Aviation division. In early 1950, Lieutenant Tom Hudner (Glen Powell) is assigned to Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) at Quonset Point Naval Air Station, where he encounters Ensign Jesse Brown (Jonathan Majors), the squadron’s only African American member. Hudner quickly adapts to the squadron, which operates the powerful F4U-4 Corsairs, aircraft infamous for their perilous flying characteristics if mishandled. Among the squad’s pilots are Marty Goode (Joe Jonas), Bo Lavery (Spencer Neville), Bill Koenig (Daren Kagasoff), and Carol Mohring (Nick Hargrove), under the leadership of Lieutenant Commander Dick Cevoli (Thomas Sadoski).
Full summary
The whole story of Devotion, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Devotion Box Office & Budget
Devotion grossed $21.8 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 24% of what it cost. $20.5 million came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$21.8M
24% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $20.5M
- International
- $1.3M
- Budget
- $90M
Devotion Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 3 trailers, 2 clips and 4 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer Final Trailer
- Clip Clip - Bridge Attack
- Clip Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Devotion?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Devotion
20 cars on screen, including the 1949 Dodge Wayfarer and the 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88.
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1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Important role -
1940 Chevrolet G-7107 Minor role -
Clark Clarktor Minor role
Devotion Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “忠诚:英雄主义、友谊、牺牲的史诗故事” and “決戰38度線”.
- Also known as
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- 忠诚:英雄主义、友谊、牺牲的史诗故事
- 決戰38度線
- Aicinājums
- ディヴォーション マイ・ベスト・ウィングマン
- ディヴォーション:マイ・ベスト・ウィングマン
- Historia de Honor
- Devotion: Una historia de héroes
- Devotion - Uma História de Heróis
- جانفشانی
- Sulle ali dell'onore
- Towarzysze Broni
- אחים לקרב
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- Двойная петля
- 디보션
- Irmãos de Honra
- Вищий пілотаж
- الولاء
- Devotion. Una historia de héroes
- 忠诚
- Na krilima časti
- Devotion: Οι Ήρωες των Αιθέρων
- Hiến Dâng
- ดีโวชั่น
- Égi szolgálat
- Oddanost
- ディヴォーション: マイ・ベスト・ウィングマン
- Dévotion
- Özveri
- Sparno broliai
- Predanost
- Devotion: Eroii aerului
- Oddanosť
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Devotion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Devotion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Devotion?
Devotion runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Devotion released?
Devotion was released on November 23, 2022.
Who directed Devotion?
Devotion was directed by J.D. Dillard.
More films by J.D. Dillard Who is in the cast of Devotion?
Devotion stars Jonathan Majors as Jesse Brown, Glen Powell as Tom Hudner and Christina Jackson as Daisy Brown, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Devotion make at the box office?
Devotion grossed $21.8 million worldwide ($20.5 million domestic, $1.3 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is Devotion rated?
Devotion has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Devotion have a post-credit scene?
No. Devotion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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