The Trouble with Jessica

The Trouble with Jessica

They were already in trouble... then she turned up.

Directed by Matt Winn

Produced by Bright Pictures

202490 min6.0 / 10

A dark comedy about financial desperation and moral compromise that spirals into chaos when an uninvited guest disrupts a carefully managed dinner party.

Sarah and Tom are in terrible financial trouble. On the brink of losing everything, they’ve managed to find a buyer for their stylish London home. When their best friends Richard and Beth come round for a final dinner, an uninvited old friend, Jessica, tags along.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Trouble with Jessica end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is The Trouble with Jessica sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Trouble with Jessica scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Trouble with Jessica violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Trouble with Jessica easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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29/ 100

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Rarity75

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Surprise8

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Love22

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