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Jezebel (2020): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Jezebel is a 2020 drama starring Tiffany Tenille as Jezebel, Numa Perrier and Stephen Barrington. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Echo Score
81
Metascore
80
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Jezebel (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jezebel About?

The premise of Jezebel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Confined to a small Las Vegas apartment, 19-year-old Tiffany faces the difficult reality of her mother’s declining health and the struggles of her close-knit family. Seeking a solution to their financial woes, Tiffany's sister introduces her to the world of phone sex and online camming. Tiffany quickly finds success and notoriety as the site's only black model, but her burgeoning fame complicates her relationships with her sister and a secretive caller. As she grapples with the blurred lines between fantasy and reality, she confronts the heavy price of seeking escape.

Jezebel Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Jezebel Cast & Characters

Tiffany Tenille leads the cast as Jezebel, with Numa Perrier as Sabrina and Stephen Barrington as Dominic.

Also Starring in Jezebel

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Ratings

Jezebel Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Jezebel 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 81/100, strongest in character & emotion (88) and weakest in rewatch factor (70).

81 /100

Jezebel Echo Score Breakdown

Jezebel offers a confident debut characterized by sensitive direction and a cohesive visual style. Its strengths lie in authentic character portrayals and nuanced emotional resonance drawn from the lead’s personal experience. The narrative maintains originality and steady pacing, engaging viewers through measured development and thematic depth. Sensory elements integrate seamlessly, underscoring key moments. While some critics noted occasional perfunctory pacing and underexplored backstories, the film ultimately presents a compelling and resonant exploration of its subject.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    The film demonstrates strong directorial control and coherent visual style. The cinematography delivers plaintive highlights and an understated color palette that supports authentic settings. Production design evokes the rhythms of Vegas life beyond typical glamour. A minority found the approach perfunctory, but overall the craft yields a consistent and engaging screen presence.

  • Character & Emotion 88

    Character depth and emotional resonance anchor the film’s impact. The lead performance conveys authenticity drawn from real-life experience, while supporting roles maintain believable chemistry. Moments of insight and humor reinforce the protagonist’s journey without judgment. Though some viewers desired further exploration of backstories, the ensemble evokes genuine investment in its individuals.

  • Story & Flow 85

    The narrative balances originality with thoughtful pacing, eschewing moralizing tropes for a nuanced portrait of its protagonist’s journey. The plot oscillates between vulnerability and empowerment, maintaining engagement through measured development. A few critics noted an occasional lack of narrative edge, but the overall coherence and emotional stakes sustain interest throughout the runtime.

  • Sensory Experience 80

    Sensory design emphasizes a cohesive visual and auditory aesthetic. The soundtrack and sound design integrate seamlessly with the visual style, underscoring emotional beats without overpowering the narrative. Cinematography captures intimate spaces behind closed doors. A singular critique cited a perfunctory feel in certain sequences, yet the majority appreciate the film’s immersive sensory cohesion.

  • Rewatch Factor 70

    The film’s rewatch potential is solid, driven by its nuanced performances and understated storytelling. Viewers express interest in revisiting scenes for emotional detail and thematic subtleties. Its concise runtime and focused narrative support enjoyment on subsequent viewings. Some may find limited scope for repeat watches, but the lasting appeal remains notable overall.

Plot

Jezebel Plot Summary

What happens in Jezebel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tiffany and her family gather in Las Vegas at the home of her elder sister Sabrina in 1998 as they wait for their sick mother to die. Sabrina lives out of a daily rental and supports her entire family, including her older boyfriend, her younger brother Dominic, and her daughter Juju, through phone sex work, painting a portrait of a fragile, improvised economy built on late-night calls and whispered confidences.

Full summary

The whole story of Jezebel, scene by scene

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Videos

Jezebel Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Jezebel.

ARRAY'S JEZEBEL Directed by Numa Perrier
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jezebel?

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 stage name does Tiffany adopt when she becomes a cam girl?

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FAQ

Jezebel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jezebel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jezebel?

Jezebel runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Jezebel released?

Jezebel was released on January 17, 2020.

Who is in the cast of Jezebel?

Jezebel stars Tiffany Tenille as Jezebel, Numa Perrier as Sabrina and Stephen Barrington as Dominic, among 10 credited actors.

How is Jezebel rated?

Jezebel has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Jezebel have a post-credit scene?

No. Jezebel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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