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A Journal for Jordan

  • 20212021
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 11m
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5.8/10
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A Journal for Jordan (2021)
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1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King, before he is killed in action in Baghdad, authors a journal for his son intended to tell him how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father.1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King, before he is killed in action in Baghdad, authors a journal for his son intended to tell him how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father.1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King, before he is killed in action in Baghdad, authors a journal for his son intended to tell him how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father.
IMDb RATING
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3,140
854
  • Director
    • Denzel Washington
  • Writers
    • Virgil Williams(screenplay by)
    • Charles Monroe King(based on the personal journal by)
    • Dana Canedy(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Michael B. Jordan
    • Chanté Adams
    • Jalon Christian
Top credits
  • Director
    • Denzel Washington
  • Writers
    • Virgil Williams(screenplay by)
    • Charles Monroe King(based on the personal journal by)
    • Dana Canedy(based on the book by)
  • Stars
    • Michael B. Jordan
    • Chanté Adams
    • Jalon Christian
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 40User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams in A Journal for Jordan (2021)
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    Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams in A Journal for Jordan (2021)
    Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams in A Journal for Jordan (2021)
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    Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams in A Journal for Jordan (2021)

    Top cast

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    Michael B. Jordan
    Michael B. Jordan
    • Charles Kingas Charles King
    Chanté Adams
    Chanté Adams
    • Dana Canedyas Dana Canedy
    Jalon Christian
    Jalon Christian
    • Jordanas Jordan
    Robert Wisdom
    Robert Wisdom
    • Sgt. T.J. Canedyas Sgt. T.J. Canedy…
    Tamara Tunie
    Tamara Tunie
    • Penny Canedyas Penny Canedy…
    Jasmine Batchelor
    Jasmine Batchelor
    • Gwen Canedyas Gwen Canedy…
    Marchánt Davis
    Marchánt Davis
    • Mike Canedyas Mike Canedy…
    Susan Pourfar
    Susan Pourfar
    • Miriamas Miriam
    Vanessa Aspillaga
    Vanessa Aspillaga
    • Robinas Robin…
    Grey Henson
    Grey Henson
    • Ciroas Ciro…
    Johnny M. Wu
    Johnny M. Wu
    • Mannyas Manny…
    David Wilson Barnes
    David Wilson Barnes
    • Schaeferas Schaefer
    Spencer Squire
    Spencer Squire
    • Rosenblumas Rosenblum
    Melanie Nicholls-King
    Melanie Nicholls-King
    • Kaleshiaas Kaleshia…
    Annabel O'Hagan
    Annabel O'Hagan
    • Waitressas Waitress…
    Ricky Tinelli
    • Waiteras Waiter…
    Samuel Caleb Walker
    Samuel Caleb Walker
    • Imhoffas Imhoff…
    Cleveland Berto
    Cleveland Berto
    • Mohammedas Mohammed…
    • Director
      • Denzel Washington
    • Writers
      • Virgil Williams(screenplay by)
      • Charles Monroe King(based on the personal journal by)
      • Dana Canedy(based on the book by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As part of his project (and to pay respects to the men and women of the Armed Forces), Denzel Washington visited Fort Irwin, California in September 2020 to do a Meet and Greet with Soldiers and families.
    • Quotes

      Jordan: [coming back home having been battered and bruised] They Called Me A Wi**er... A White Ni**er

    • Connections
      References The Jeffersons (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      All Around the World
      Written by Ian Devaney, Andy Morris and Lisa Stansfield

      Performed by Lisa Stansfield

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews40

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Could have been better given the story and the big names involved
    A Journal for Jordan is a bit of an odd one. I actually did enjoy it, but for some reason can't bring myself to give it more than a 5.

    The story at times was a little too jumpy, with some quite unnecessary segues which make the film easily 20 minutes too long.

    I liked the chemistry between Chante Adams and Michael B Jordan, it was all acted very well. The actual romantic story between them was perfectly well done. Sometimes quite funny, sometimes frustrating, but always sweet. I think that's the problem maybe. It was all very sweet and safe and didn't particularly convey a burning passion and deep love.

    Given the name of the film, I feel like there needed to be a greater emphasis on the mother son relationship and the journal itself. This was somewhat pushed to the side and reserved for the final 15 minutes, when it may have been more emotional to have this at the core of the movie. Without this the film mostly plays out like a conventional romcom which means it loses some of its originality.

    There isn't really anything to dislike about this film, but equally nothing to love either. I wanted it to be more emotional than it was, so it gets a 5/10. Middle of the road.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hồi Ký Của Cha
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • BRON Studios
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Creative Wealth Media Finance
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,545,174
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,201,886
      • Dec 26, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,682,648
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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