Jasper Jones (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Jasper Jones is a 2017 mystery thriller directed by Rachel Perkins, starring Aaron L. McGrath as Jasper Jones, Susan Prior and Myles Pollard. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $11,951 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Rachel Perkins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Madman Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jasper Jones About?
The premise of Jasper Jones without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charlie’s life is irrevocably altered by a late-night visitor. Jasper Jones, a mysterious outcast, seeks his help in disposing of Laura Wishart’s body. As Charlie investigates the circumstances surrounding Laura’s death, he uncovers unsettling secrets within his small Australian town and finds himself drawn to Laura’s younger sister. He must confront the truth and grapple with the complexities of love, loss, and the weight of his own choices.
Jasper Jones Cast & Characters
Aaron L. McGrath leads the cast as Jasper Jones, with Susan Prior as Gwyn Wishart and Myles Pollard as Pete Wishart. Directed by Rachel Perkins; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rachel Perkins
- Aaron L. McGrath as Jasper Jones
- Susan Prior as Gwyn Wishart
- Myles Pollard as Pete Wishart
- Nandalie Campbell Killick as Laura Wishart
Also Starring in Jasper Jones
· 15 more- Toni Collette Ruth Bucktin
- Levi Miller Charlie Bucktin
- Kevin Long Jeffrey Lu
- Angourie Rice Eliza Wishart
- Hugo Weaving Mad Jack Lionel
- Wilson Moore Warwick Trent
- Dan Wyllie Wes Bucktin
- Matt Nable Sarge
- Ferdinand Hoang An Lu
- Gabrielle Chan Kim Lu
- Igor Sas Howard Daglish
- Cooper van Grootel Batsman
- Luke Hewitt Coach
- Sam Longley Detective Galbraith
- David T. Cowell Constable
More from Rachel Perkins
More films directed by Rachel Perkins, best-rated first: Bran Nue Dae, Redfern Now: Promise Me, Mabo and Bran Nue Dae.
Jasper Jones Plot Summary
What happens in Jasper Jones 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
Charlie Bucktin Levi Miller is a quiet, book-loving 13-year-old in the rural Western Australian town of Corrigan. On a blistering summer evening in 1965, 14-year-old Jasper Jones Aaron L. McGrath, an outsider because of his Aboriginal heritage and rebellious streak, asks for help and leads Charlie to a private clearing in the bush. There, Charlie discovers the beaten body of Laura Wishart Nandalie Campbell Killick, Laura’s friend, suspended from a tree. The traces on Laura’s body hint at a sexual assault that Charlie cannot fully name, and Jasper—fearing how the town will blame him—convinces Charlie to hide the corpse to buy time to uncover the truth. They haul Laura into a nearby dam and weight her with a rock, setting in motion a dangerous game of secrets in Corrigan.
Full summary
The whole story of Jasper Jones, scene by scene
Jasper Jones Box Office
Jasper Jones grossed $11,951 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12K
- International
- $12K
Jasper Jones Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jasper Jones.
How Well Do You Know Jasper Jones?
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 name of the 13‑year‑old protagonist?
Jasper Jones Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Джаспер Джонс” and “贾斯珀·琼斯”.
- Also known as
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- Джаспер Джонс
- 贾斯珀·琼斯
- 재스퍼 존스
- Джаспър Джоунс
- 賈斯珀·瓊斯
- ג'אספר ג'ונס
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Jasper Jones FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Jasper Jones, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jasper Jones?
Jasper Jones runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Jasper Jones released?
Jasper Jones was released on March 2, 2017.
Who directed Jasper Jones?
Jasper Jones was directed by Rachel Perkins.
More films by Rachel Perkins Who is in the cast of Jasper Jones?
Jasper Jones stars Aaron L. McGrath as Jasper Jones, Susan Prior as Gwyn Wishart and Myles Pollard as Pete Wishart, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Jasper Jones make at the box office?
Jasper Jones grossed $11,951 worldwide.
Does Jasper Jones have a post-credit scene?
No. Jasper Jones has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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