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The Jackpot (2024): Cast, Ratings & Ending

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The Jackpot is a 2024 comedy directed by Stephan Miras, starring Sinan Eroglu as Rico, Anouk Maas and Pierre Bokma. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

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The Jackpot (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Stephan Miras
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Jackpot About?

The premise of The Jackpot without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Rico leads a comfortable life with his wife and two children, a fortune he earned fifteen years prior when he won a substantial lottery jackpot. However, his idyllic existence is disrupted when his credit cards suddenly stop working, forcing him to confront a hidden truth about his past and the source of his wealth.

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Cast & crew

The Jackpot Cast & Characters

Sinan Eroglu leads the cast as Rico, with Anouk Maas as Debbie and Pierre Bokma as Robert. Directed by Stephan Miras; 14 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Stephan Miras: Red Fried District.

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Ratings

The Jackpot Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Jackpot 4.8/10.

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    4.8 /10

    217 votes

Plot

The Jackpot Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in The Jackpot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Bill Lawrence, a department store employee in the Midwestern United States, supports his wife Debbie, Anouk Maas, and their two kids on an annual salary of $7,500. One day a phone call from a radio quiz show crowns him as the “Mystery Husband” and awards him a prize package worth $24,000, a mix of practical gifts and wildly extravagant items. The prizes include:

  • a side of beef
  • 7,500 cans of soup
  • 1,000 fruit trees
  • a Palomino pony
  • a portable swimming pool
  • a diamond ring
  • a French maid
  • an interior decorator
  • portrait painter Hilda Jones

Full summary

The whole story of The Jackpot, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Jackpot?

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 department store employee who wins the radio quiz prizes?

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FAQ

The Jackpot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Jackpot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Jackpot?

The Jackpot runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Jackpot released?

The Jackpot was released on December 19, 2024.

Who directed The Jackpot?

The Jackpot was directed by Stephan Miras.

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Who is in the cast of The Jackpot?

The Jackpot stars Sinan Eroglu as Rico, Anouk Maas as Debbie and Pierre Bokma as Robert, among 14 credited actors.

How is The Jackpot rated?

The Jackpot has 4.8/10 on IMDb.

Does The Jackpot have a post-credit scene?

No. The Jackpot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Jackpot in?

The original language of The Jackpot is Dutch.

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