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Jack and Jill (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Jack and Jill is a 2011 comedy directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $149.7 million worldwide on a $79 million budget. Critics gave it 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.3/10.

IMDb rating
3.3/10
worldwide gross
$149.7M
Metascore
23
budget
$79M
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Jack and Jill (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Dennis Dugan
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$79M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jack and Jill About?

The premise of Jack and Jill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A Los Angeles executive, Jack Sadelstein, finds his peaceful life disrupted every Thanksgiving when his identical twin sister Jill arrives for a visit. Jill's clingy and subtly aggressive personality creates hilarious chaos, forcing Jack to navigate the increasingly absurd situations with the help of his understanding wife, Erin. The film explores the comedic challenges of sibling rivalry and the lengths one man will go to maintain a semblance of normalcy during the holidays.

Jack and Jill Themes & Keywords

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  • character names as title
  • basketball court
  • pet hamster
  • scene during opening credits
  • thanksgiving
  • sneeze
  • sweat shadow
  • twins
  • woman played by man
  • commercial
  • mexican
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  • gender disguise
  • celebrity
  • actor
  • cruise ship
  • date
  • actor playing himself
  • christmas
  • actor playing female role
  • brother sister relationship
  • twin brother and sister
  • elizabeth i character
  • tickling
  • forenames as title
  • basketball
  • basketball ball
  • basketball game
  • basketball hoop
  • basketball player
  • basketball jersey
  • national basketball association
  • nba
  • spalding
  • los angeles lakers
  • sacramento kings
  • soccer
  • soccer ball
  • buick automobile
  • cadillac automobile
  • cadillac escalade
  • dodge the car
  • honda
  • honda civic sedan
  • nissan
  • toyota
  • hamster
  • slimehouse
  • reference to baby it's cold outside the song
  • male wearing shorts
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Cast & crew

Jack and Jill Cast

Adam Sandler leads the cast, with Katie Holmes and Al Pacino. Directed by Dennis Dugan.

From the director

More from Dennis Dugan

More films directed by Dennis Dugan, best-rated first: Big Daddy, Happy Gilmore, You Don't Mess with the Zohan and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry.

Full filmography
Ratings

Jack and Jill Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Jack and Jill 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.3/10.

Plot

Jack and Jill Plot Summary

What happens in Jack and Jill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The movie begins by showcasing homemade videos of siblings Jack and Jill as they grow up. Through these clips, it becomes evident that Jack, played by Adam Sandler, is the more accomplished twin, while Jill frequently attempts to capture his attention through mischievous antics such as hurting him and the girls in their vicinity. Fast forward to adulthood, and we meet Jack, a prosperous advertising executive residing in Los Angeles, who enjoys a beautiful life with his wife, Katie Holmes, and their two children, Sofie and Gary.

Full summary

The whole story of Jack and Jill, scene by scene

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Box office

Jack and Jill Box Office & Budget

Jack and Jill grossed $149.7 million worldwide on a $79 million budget, 1.9 times what it cost. $74.2 million came from the US and Canada and $75.5 million (50%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$149.7M

1.9× its budget

US & Canada
$74.2M
International
$75.5M
Budget
$79M
US & Canada 50% Rest of the world 50%
Videos

Jack and Jill Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Jack and Jill.

Jack & Jill
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jack and Jill?

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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What is the primary occupation of the character Jack?

Cars

Cars in Jack and Jill

7 cars on screen, including the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and the 1979 Dodge D-200.

All 7 cars
  • 2007 Cadillac Escalade in Jack and Jill 2007 Cadillac Escalade Important role
  • 1979 Dodge D-200 in Jack and Jill 1979 Dodge D-200 Important role
  • 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupé in Jack and Jill 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupé Minor role
  • 1992 Honda Civic in Jack and Jill 1992 Honda Civic Minor role
Details

Jack and Jill Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Jack & Julie” and “Jack a Jill”.

Also known as
  • Jack & Julie
  • Jack a Jill
  • Ο Jack και η Jill
  • Jack y su gemela
  • Jack et Julie
  • 杰克与吉尔
  • Jack e Jill
  • Jack ve Jill
  • Jack in Jill
  • Jack und Jill
  • Такие разные близнецы
  • Jack i Jill
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  • Jack és Jill
  • ג'ק וג'יל
  • Moje bláznivé dvojča
  • Jack și Jill
  • Ο Jack & η Jill
  • Cada um Tem a Gêmea que Merece
  • Джак и Джил
  • Džeks un Džila
  • 잭 앤 질
  • Џек и Џил
  • Jack y Jill
  • ジャックとジル
  • แจ็ค แอนด์ จิลล์
  • Джек і Джилл
  • En Jack i la seva germana bessona
  • Džekas ir Džilė
  • 龍鳳大雙胞
  • Jack et Jill
  • Ludi blizanci
  • Jack ja Jill

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FAQ

Jack and Jill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jack and Jill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jack and Jill?

Jack and Jill runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Jack and Jill released?

Jack and Jill was released on November 11, 2011.

Who directed Jack and Jill?

Jack and Jill was directed by Dennis Dugan.

More films by Dennis Dugan

Who is in the cast of Jack and Jill?

Jack and Jill stars Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino.

How much did Jack and Jill make at the box office?

Jack and Jill grossed $149.7 million worldwide ($74.2 million domestic, $75.5 million international) on a budget of $79 million.

How is Jack and Jill rated?

Jack and Jill has 3.3/10 on IMDb, 23 on Metacritic, 44% on TMDB and 1.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Jack and Jill have a post-credit scene?

No. Jack and Jill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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