The Joneses (2009)

A seemingly perfect family moves into a suburban neighborhood, but when it comes to the truth as to why they're living there, they don't exactly come clean with their neighbors.

Director:

Derrick Borte

Writers:

Randy T. Dinzler (story), Derrick Borte

Stars:

David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Duchovny	...	Steve Jones
Demi Moore	...	Kate Jones
Amber Heard	...	Jenn Jones
Ben Hollingsworth	...	Mick Jones
Gary Cole	...	Larry Symonds
Glenne Headly	...	Summer Symonds
Lauren Hutton	...	KC
Chris Williams	...	Billy
Christine Evangelista	...	Naomi Madsen
Robert Pralgo	...	Alex Bayner (as Rob Pralgo)
Tiffany Morgan	...	Melanie Bayner
Joe Narciso	...	Henry
Ric Reitz	...	Bob Jones
L. Warren Young	...	Detective Gardner
Hayes Mercure	...	Tim Madsen

Storyline

"The Joneses", a social commentary on our consumerist society. Perfect couple Steve and Kate Jones, and their gorgeous teen-aged children Jenn and Mick, are the envy of their posh, suburban neighborhood filled with McMansions and all the trappings of the upper middle class. Kate is the ultimate trend setter - beautiful, sexy, dressed head-to-toe in designer labels. Steve is the admired successful businessman who has it all: a gorgeous wife, big house and an endless supply of high-tech toys. Jenn and Mick rule their new school as they embody all that is hip and trendy - cool clothes, fast cars and the latest gadgets. But as the neighbors try to keep up with the Joneses, none are prepared for the truth about this all- too perfect family.

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Plot Keywords:

gadget | school | envy | party | suburb | 

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Taglines:

They're not just living the American dream, they're selling it.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual content, teen drinking and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 2010 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Amor por contrato

Filming Locations:

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$509,689 (USA) (16 April 2010)

Gross:

$1,474,508 (USA) (9 July 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Echo Lake Productions (I), Joneses, The, Premiere Picture

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the High School scenes were filmed at Carlton J. Kell High School, in Marietta, Georgia (USA). Most of the background students in the school scenes were actual junior and senior students of Kell.

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Goofs

In the middle segment of the car crash, the film is reversed (the car spins the wrong direction).

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Quotes

[first lines]
Steve Jones: Man, this thing rides smooth!
Kate Jones: It's very nice.
Steve Jones: Yes, it's like riding on the ass of an angel. I mean, I wish I could have sold a crossover like this, I wouldn't have been able to keep them in stock.

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Connections

Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Demi Moore/Chef David Chang/Justin Nozuka (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Play"
by Stephen Fretwell

User Reviews

Very funny, smart, and timely!!!!

I saw this film at TIFF 2009, and the crowd of 1500 was blown away!!!! Didn't really know much about the story prior, but was psyched to see Salmen Rushdie at premiere. This was pitched as a drama, but there were laughs all the way through. Very cool. The chemistry between Duchovny and Demi was explosive, and Amber Heard was even hotter. Great story, very well told. I highly recommend it to all looking for a smart, funny, biting ride!!!! Like Truman Show meets American Beauty. Great music, cinematography, acting, direction. This is just what America needs!!!! TIFF brochure said it best..."We should start thinking about who we want to be, not what we want to buy". This film will be the subject of water-cooler discussions once it hits theaters.