Jagged (2021): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Jagged is a 2021 documentary directed by Alison Klayman, starring Alanis Morissette. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on HBO Max.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Alison Klayman
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- HBO
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jagged About?
The premise of Jagged without spoilers.
This documentary chronicles Alanis Morissette's journey from a teenage pop singer in Canada to a globally recognized artist. It explores the challenges she faced navigating the music industry, confronting patriarchal expectations, and ultimately forging her own path to become a groundbreaking and influential superstar.
Jagged Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- hbo music box
- reference to the song ironic by alanis morissette
- canadian music
- artists life
- 1990s music
- tour
- backstage
- interview
- reference to alanis morissette
- reference to foo fighters
- reference to soundgarden
Where to Watch Jagged
Stream it on HBO Max. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Jagged Cast
Alanis Morissette stars in Jagged. Directed by Alison Klayman.
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Director Alison Klayman
- Alanis Morissette as themselves
Jagged Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jagged 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 53/100, strongest in character & emotion (60) and weakest in sensory experience (45).
Jagged Echo Score Breakdown
In terms of the film as a whole, the reception is decidedly mixed, with praise for its thematic premise counterbalanced by criticism of execution. Reviewers appreciate the documentary’s cultural context and the thriller’s subtext, yet note a safe directorial approach and uneven pacing. The visual and auditory elements receive modest acknowledgment, while rewatch interest varies among viewers. Consequently, the film lands in the middle of the rating spectrum.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 55
In terms of direction and visual craft, critics cite fragmented editing and a overly cautious style, which detract from impact. Some acknowledge the documentary’s period‑specific aesthetic and occasional effective framing. User comments are split, with a few noting well‑crafted details while others find the visual rhythm disjointed, yielding an overall moderate assessment.
- Character & Emotion 60
When evaluating performances, reviewers highlight layered, imperfect characters in the thriller and commend moments of authentic representation. Conversely, several critics and users describe acting as average, dialogue as clunky, and emotional resonance as thin. The contrast produces a balanced view, positioning character work in a modestly positive range.
- Story & Flow 50
The narrative receives mixed feedback; some applaud the film’s cultural analysis and subtextual depth, while others criticize a lack of new insight and a fragmented, by‑the‑numbers structure. Users echo this division, noting both an engaging premise and confusing, predictable pacing, resulting in an average story rating.
- Sensory Experience 45
In sensory terms, reviewers make limited remarks, noting occasional darkness that hampers visual clarity and a soundtrack that leans on period‑specific music without expanding the auditory landscape. While a few users praise the film’s detailed production, the overall sensory impression remains modest.
- Rewatch Factor 55
Rewatch interest is polarized: a user who has viewed the documentary three times cites enduring appeal, whereas several critics and viewers find the content forgettable or overly repetitive. The thriller’s brief runtime and unique premise generate modest curiosity, leading to a middling rewatch score.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Jagged Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jagged.
Jagged Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Music Box: Jagged” and “אלאניס מוריסט: Jagged”.
- Also known as
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- Music Box: Jagged
- אלאניס מוריסט: Jagged
- Music Box : Alanis Morissette
- 재기드
Seen Jagged?
Movies Like Jagged
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill, Live, Janis: Little Girl Blue and Janis.
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Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill, Live 1997 -
Janis: Little Girl Blue 2015 -
Janis 1974 -
Alanis Morissette: Feast on Scraps 2002 -
Rocks at Whiskey Trench 2000 -
Amisk 1977 -
The Punk Singer 2013 -
Band 2022 -
Incident at Restigouche 1984 -
Bad Reputation 2018 -
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster 2004 -
JANET JACKSON. 2022
Jagged FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jagged, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jagged?
Jagged runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Jagged released?
Jagged was released on November 18, 2021.
Who directed Jagged?
Jagged was directed by Alison Klayman.
More films by Alison Klayman Who is in the cast of Jagged?
Jagged stars Alanis Morissette.
Where can I watch Jagged?
In the US, Jagged is streaming on HBO Max (availability from JustWatch).
How is Jagged rated?
Jagged has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Jagged have a post-credit scene?
No. Jagged has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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