Jean of the Joneses (2016): Cast & Plot
Jean of the Joneses is a 2016 comedy directed by Stella Meghie, starring Taylour Paige as Jean, Erica Ash and Sherri Shepherd. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Stella Meghie
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Search Engine Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jean of the Joneses About?
The premise of Jean of the Joneses without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the sudden death of the family patriarch on their doorstep, Jean Jones finds her life thrown into disarray. As the family grapples with grief and old conflicts resurface, a paramedic attempting to connect with the sharp-witted Jean finds himself caught in the escalating chaos. The funeral becomes a focal point for unresolved issues and unexpected complications, disrupting his efforts and testing the family's fragile dynamic.
Jean of the Joneses Cast & Characters
Taylour Paige leads the cast as Jean, with Erica Ash as Anne and Sherri Shepherd as Maureen. Directed by Stella Meghie; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stella Meghie
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Mamoudou Athie as Ray
Also Starring in Jean of the Joneses
· 23 more- Gloria Reuben Janet
- Cara Ricketts Laura Simmons
- François Arnaud Jeremiah
- David Collins Cecil
- Chad Connell Doctor
- Michael Xavier Writer 1
- Ardon Bess Gray
- Anna Hopkins Maxine
- Diego Fuentes Manny
- Dylan Roberts Ed
- Tony Craig Reverend
- Kathy Imrie Rose
- Jamaal Grant Miles
- Lorna Wilson Mrs. Morrison
- Demore Barnes Michael
- Michelle Hurst Daphne
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- Araya Mengesha Writer 2
- Danielle Bourgon Piper
- Lisa Auguste Dancer
- Shailyn Pierre-Dixon Mary
- Coco Assad Lisa
- Samantha Chang-Gardner Counter Girl
- Shannon Boodram Woman 2
More from Stella Meghie
More films directed by Stella Meghie, best-rated first: The Photograph, The Weekend and Everything, Everything.
Jean of the Joneses Plot Summary
What happens in Jean of the Joneses from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jean Jones Taylour Paige is a writer who comes from a lineage of Jamaican-American matriarchs. When her boyfriend asks for space, she packs up and heads to dinner at her grandmother’s house. Just as the family gathers around the table, the doorbell rings, and Jean answers it to meet a man who collapses soon after naming her grandmother. The man’s belongings reveal he is Gordan Jones, and Jean discovers that he is her estranged grandfather, a truth that unsettles everyone at the table.
Full summary
The whole story of Jean of the Joneses, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Jean of the Joneses?
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 Jean's profession at the start of the film?
Jean of the Joneses Also Known As
Also known as “琼斯的简”.
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- 琼斯的简
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Jean of the Joneses FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jean of the Joneses, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jean of the Joneses?
Jean of the Joneses runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Jean of the Joneses released?
Jean of the Joneses was released on March 13, 2016.
Who directed Jean of the Joneses?
Jean of the Joneses was directed by Stella Meghie.
More films by Stella Meghie Who is in the cast of Jean of the Joneses?
Jean of the Joneses stars Taylour Paige as Jean, Erica Ash as Anne and Sherri Shepherd as Maureen, among 27 credited actors.
Does Jean of the Joneses have a post-credit scene?
No. Jean of the Joneses has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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