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) (as Randy Dinzler), Derrick Borte

Stars:

Demi Moore, David Duchovny, Amber Heard

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Duchovny	...	Steve Jones
Demi Moore	...	Kate Jones
Amber Heard	...	Jenn Jones
Benjamin Hollingsworth	...	Mick Jones (as Ben Hollingsworth)
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:

materialism | envy | gadget | fake family | unhappy marriage | 

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Taglines:

Can you keep up?

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Genres:

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 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amor por contrato

Filming Locations:

2780 Manor Bridge Dr, Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$509,689, 18 April 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,474,508, 11 July 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

Echo Lake Entertainment,Premiere Picture,The Joneses

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Duchovny and Amber Heard previously worked together in a 2007 episode of Californication.

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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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Crazy Credits

At the beginning of the end credits, the photos of several "icon families" are shown, popping out on a world map.

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Connections

Featured in Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel (2011)

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Soundtracks

Spotlight
Written by Chris Winston
Performed by Chris Winston
Courtesy of ON Music and Sound

User Reviews

A clever comedy that gets you thinking

Before I saw this film, I really didn't know what to expect, but then as I started watching, it really delivered. David Duchovny and Demi Moore are fantastic as Kate and Steve Jones, the seemingly perfect couple in the ridiculously perfect neighborhood. I especially liked the way in which the director, Derrick Borte, conveyed a feeling to the audience that something just isn't quite right with this family. This movie really makes you think about what you buy and why exactly you buy it. It was highly entertaining and also had an important and rather satirical message about American consumerism and the art of "keeping up with the Joneses."