Kangaroo Jack (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Kangaroo Jack is a 2003 adventure comedy directed by David McNally, starring Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson and Estella Warren. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $88.9 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. Critics gave it 16 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- David McNally
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kangaroo Jack About?
The premise of Kangaroo Jack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hairstylist and his aspiring musician friend find themselves unexpectedly tasked with transporting $50,000 for the mob to Australia. Their mission goes hilariously wrong when a wild kangaroo makes off with the money, leading to a chaotic chase across the Australian outback as they try to recover the stolen funds.
Kangaroo Jack Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kangaroo
- australia
- best friend
- wet t shirt
- body paint
- animal character name in title
- jackie legs the kangaroo character
- two word title
- half dressed cartoon animal
- live action and animation
- knocked out from characters point of view
- slimehouse
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- new york city
- anthropomorphic animal
- reference to porky pig
- ocean
- water
- year 2002
- american football ball
- oceania
- african american in australia
- breast groping
- buddy comedy
- slow motion scene
- animal in title
- animals family
- applause
- animal wears clothes
- eyeglasses
- gangster crime
- bound and gagged
- outback
- abduction
- woman bound and gagged
- man tied up
- duct tape gag
- tape gag
- tied up
- mob
- money
- chase
- new york
- jacket
- airplane
- desert
- australian
- breast squeezing
- knife
- fistfight
- neo western
Where to Watch Kangaroo Jack
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Kangaroo Jack Cast
Jerry O'Connell leads the cast, with Anthony Anderson and Estella Warren. Directed by David McNally.
- Director David McNally
Kangaroo Jack Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kangaroo Jack 16 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.
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IMDb 4.5 /10
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Metacritic 16 Metascore
User score 4.7
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TMDB 53% User score
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Kangaroo Jack Plot Summary
What happens in Kangaroo Jack 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
In 1982 Brooklyn, young Charlie Carbone is about to become the stepson of a notorious crime boss named Salvatore Maggio. During a brief yet dangerous moment, the delinquent apprentice Frankie Lombardo attempts to drown Charlie in the water, but he’s saved by a brave boy named Louis Booker. This incident marks the start of a lifelong friendship, though it often finds Charlie in trouble, with Louis consistently reminding him of his heroic act that day.
Full summary
The whole story of Kangaroo Jack, scene by scene
Kangaroo Jack Box Office & Budget
Kangaroo Jack grossed $88.9 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $66.9 million came from the US and Canada and $22 million (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$88.9M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $66.9M
- International
- $22M
- Budget
- $60M
Kangaroo Jack Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Clip Kangaroos Can Rap?
How Well Do You Know Kangaroo Jack?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What was the original purpose of the package that Charlie and Louis were supposed to deliver?
Cars in Kangaroo Jack
18 cars on screen, including the Boyertown Merchandiser and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
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Boyertown Merchandiser Important role -
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1992 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
Kangaroo Jack Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “抢钱袋鼠” and “Kangourou Jack”.
- Also known as
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- 抢钱袋鼠
- Kangourou Jack
- Canguru Jack
- Kangaroo Jack - Prendi i soldi e salta
- Canguro Jack: Trinca y brinca
- Kangaroo Jack - Han lever på hoppet
- Kanguru Jack
- Кенгуру Джекпот
- Kenguru Jack
- Klokan Jack
- Kangur Jack
- קנגרו ג'ק
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- Кенгурото Джак
- جک کانگورو
- Canguro Jack
- Ķengurs Džeks
- 캥거루 잭
- Кенгуру Джек
- カンガルー・ジャック
- แกงการู แจ็ค ก๊วนซ่าส์ล่าจิงโจ้แสบ
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Kangaroo Jack FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kangaroo Jack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kangaroo Jack?
Kangaroo Jack runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Kangaroo Jack released?
Kangaroo Jack was released on January 17, 2003.
Who directed Kangaroo Jack?
Kangaroo Jack was directed by David McNally.
More films by David McNally Who is in the cast of Kangaroo Jack?
Kangaroo Jack stars Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson and Estella Warren.
Where can I watch Kangaroo Jack?
In the US, Kangaroo Jack is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Kangaroo Jack make at the box office?
Kangaroo Jack grossed $88.9 million worldwide ($66.9 million domestic, $22 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Kangaroo Jack rated?
Kangaroo Jack has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 16 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Kangaroo Jack have a post-credit scene?
No. Kangaroo Jack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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