Jumping the Broom (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Jumping the Broom is a 2011 comedy directed by Salim Akil. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $38.2 million worldwide on a $6.6 million budget. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Salim Akil
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $6.6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jumping the Broom About?
The premise of Jumping the Broom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When lawyer Sabrina Watson marries Wall Street executive Jason Taylor, the wedding celebrations are thrown into disarray by the clash between her sophisticated family and his more humble background. As the two families come together, differences in wealth, upbringing, and social customs create humorous and heartfelt moments. Sabrina must navigate the challenges of uniting these disparate worlds and discovering what truly matters in love and family.
Jumping the Broom Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- weekend
- martha's vineyard
- wedding
- older woman younger man relationship
- aunt
- family secret
- mother son relationship
- family relationships
- mama's boy
- class clash
- class consciousness
- gathering
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- family gathering
- dysfunctional family
- class differences
- african american
The Director of Jumping the Broom
Directed by Salim Akil.
- Director Salim Akil
More from Salim Akil
One more film directed by Salim Akil: Sparkle.
Jumping the Broom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jumping the Broom 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
14 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Jumping the Broom Plot Summary
What happens in Jumping the Broom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sabrina Watson, the cherished sole heir of the affluent Watson family, has been raised in the idyllic surroundings of Martha’s Vineyard, alongside her nurturing mother Claudine and her supportive father Greg. The story kicks off when Sabrina unexpectedly overhears a deceptive conversation involving Bobby and his mistress. Disturbed, she turns to divine guidance, making a vow to uphold her chastity until she ties the knot. However, an unforeseen twist awaits her when she accidentally collides with Jason Taylor while driving. His gracious acceptance of her concern blossoms into an invitation for dinner, sparking a five-month romantic relationship. During this time, Sabrina opens up to Jason about her job offer in China and broaches the idea of a long-distance romance, which Jason ultimately declines, leading to Sabrina’s heartbreak.
Full summary
The whole story of Jumping the Broom, scene by scene
Jumping the Broom Box Office & Budget
Jumping the Broom grossed $38.2 million worldwide on a $6.6 million budget, 5.8 times what it cost. $37.3 million came from the US and Canada and $863,207 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$38.2M
5.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $37.3M
- International
- $863.2K
- Budget
- $6.6M
Jumping the Broom Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jumping the Broom.
How Well Do You Know Jumping the Broom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What does Sabrina Watson vow to maintain until marriage?
Cars in Jumping the Broom
7 cars on screen, including the 2007 Audi A4 B7 and the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2003 Chevrolet Express Background role -
2001 Dodge Caravan Background role
Jumping the Broom Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “La corde au cou” and “Seprűs esküvő”.
- Also known as
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- La corde au cou
- Seprűs esküvő
- Una Boda Complicada
- Confronto de Famílias
- Amore e altri guai
- 婚礼大斗阵
- Zor Düğün
- Испытание свадьбой
- Dos familias y una boda
- Skok przez miotłę
- לקפוץ מעל המטאטא
- Скачай на метлата
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- Pulando a Vassoura
- ジャンピング・ザ・ブルーム 恋と嵐と結婚式
- 점핑 더 브룸
- Хто в домі хазяїн?
- เจ้าสาวดอกฟ้า วิวาห์ติดดิน
- Dragoste și alte necazuri
- Velký skok
- 超完美婚禮
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Jumping the Broom FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jumping the Broom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jumping the Broom?
Jumping the Broom runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Jumping the Broom released?
Jumping the Broom was released on May 6, 2011.
Who directed Jumping the Broom?
Jumping the Broom was directed by Salim Akil.
More films by Salim Akil How much did Jumping the Broom make at the box office?
Jumping the Broom grossed $38.2 million worldwide ($37.3 million domestic, $863,207 international) on a budget of $6.6 million.
How is Jumping the Broom rated?
Jumping the Broom has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Jumping the Broom have a post-credit scene?
No. Jumping the Broom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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