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Jolene

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4.8K
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Jessica Chastain in Jolene (2008)
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A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling cross-country experiencing life, love and heartbreak.A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling cross-country experiencing life, love and heartbreak.A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling cross-country experiencing life, love and heartbreak.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dan Ireland
  • Writers
    • Dennis Yares(screenplay by)
    • E.L. Doctorow(story "Jolene: A Life")
    • Michael Gilio(additional writing by)
  • Stars
    • Jessica Chastain
    • Frances Fisher
    • Rupert Friend
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dan Ireland
  • Writers
    • Dennis Yares(screenplay by)
    • E.L. Doctorow(story "Jolene: A Life")
    • Michael Gilio(additional writing by)
  • Stars
    • Jessica Chastain
    • Frances Fisher
    • Rupert Friend
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

    Videos1

    Jolene
    Trailer 2:13
    Jolene

    Photos169

    Chazz Palminteri and Jessica Chastain in Jolene (2008)
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    Frances Fisher, Dan Ireland, and Jessica Chastain at an event for Jolene (2008)
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    Top cast

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    Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain
    • Joleneas Jolene
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Cindyas Cindy
    Rupert Friend
    Rupert Friend
    • Coco Legeras Coco Leger
    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • Uncle Philas Uncle Phil
    Zeberiah Newman
    Zeberiah Newman
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    • (as Zeb Newman)
    Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri
    • Sal Fontaineas Sal Fontaine
    Denise Richards
    Denise Richards
    • Marinas Marin
    Theresa Russell
    Theresa Russell
    • Aunt Kayas Aunt Kay
    Michael Vartan
    Michael Vartan
    • Bradas Brad
    Shannon Whirry
    Shannon Whirry
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Drea Pruseau
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Mickey Cottrell
    Mickey Cottrell
    • Dr. Bloombergas Dr. Bloomberg
    Mary Jane Johnson
    • Mrs. Amesas Mrs. Ames
    Bri Acsani
    • Suicide Girlas Suicide Girl
    Julie Sledge
    • Girl in Hospitalas Girl in Hospital
    Klor Rowland
    • Carrot Truck Driveras Carrot Truck Driver
    • (as Klor Rowland Jr.)
    David Roberts
    • Customer at Desert Queenas Customer at Desert Queen
    Wesley Allen
    • Customer at Desert Queenas Customer at Desert Queen
    • Director
      • Dan Ireland
    • Writers
      • Dennis Yares(screenplay by)
      • E.L. Doctorow(story "Jolene: A Life")
      • Michael Gilio(additional writing by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Jolene is a red-haired wanderer who isn't content to call one place home for any expended stretch of time. Setting off to explore the outside world at age fifteen, the free-spirited teen embarks on a decade-long cross-country of adventure which finds her crossing the paths of everyone from a firebrand Texan who steals her heart and destroys her marriage to his wealthy fundamentalist, Brad to an ex-mobster, Sal Fontaine attempting to make good in Las Vegas. —Jason Buchanan
    • female nudity
    • public nudity
    • las vegas nevada
    • older man younger woman relationship
    • erect nipples
    • 49 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A life between the exit signs
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language, some violence and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jessica Chastain's feature film debut.
    • Goofs
      When Jolene is narrating about the trial of Uncle Phil she says that she needed to prove that she was 16 and therefore he was guilty of "statutory rape"; This part of the film takes place in South Carolina where the age of consent is 16 therefore it would not be statutory rape, he could be found guilty of adultery and that would have been grounds for divorce from his wife though.
    • Quotes

      Jolene: [working at the drive-in] Why is it only the guys tip?

      Kendra: 'Cause the girls are jealous of you.

    • Crazy credits
      In on-screen credits, Don Mosley is listed twice as Chief Lighting Technician.
    • Connections
      Featured in La noche de...: La sombra de la sospecha (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      I Thought I Was A Stud
      Written by Carey Moore / Martin Buchanan

      Performed by Jeff Carson

      Courtesy of Imaginary Friends Music Partners

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Jessica Chastain carried this movie
    This movie is ok most of the way through, a little scattered storyline, not much versatility, and they took every opportunity to get her naked. Towards the end it really goes off the rails and jumps the shark at the sodomy scene. With all of that I would still recommend this movie simply on Jessica Chastain's performance. She was amazing in her debut and it shows that, with her huge success now, she has been an outstanding actress from her first movie. This movie is probably a 4 without her and I can't wait to see her in more and more movies in the future.
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    • aironenick
    • Jan 24, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 13, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Джолин
    • Filming locations
      • Prescott, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Next Turn Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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