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Kangaroo Jack (2003)

“He stole the money... and he's not giving it back.”

5.3/10 · 1,026 votes 1h 29m pg ActionComedyAdventureFamilyCrime

#147 of 156 films from 2003 #2068 of 2168 in action

Directed by David McNally · Written by Scott Rosenberg, Steve Bing, Barry O'Brien

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Overview

Two childhood friends — a New York hairstylist and a wanna-be musician — get mixed-up with the mob and are forced to deliver $50,000 to Australia, but things go all wrong when the money is lost to a wild kangaroo.

Cast

Jerry O'Connellas Charlie Carbone
Anthony Andersonas Louis Booker
Estella Warrenas Jessie
Christopher Walkenas Salvatore 'Sal' Maggio
Michael Shannonas Frankie Lombardo
Marton Csokasas Mr. Smith
Dyan Cannonas Anna Carbone
Frank Welkeras Kangaroo Jack (voice)
John McNeillas Customs Officer
Bill Hunteras Blue
Tony Nikolakopoulosas Sal's Capo
David Ngoombujarraas Mr Jimmy
Denise Robertsas Tansy
Lara Coxas Cute Girl on Plane

Facts

Release dateJanuary 17, 2003
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Family, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$88,900,000 (1.5× budget)
IMDbtt0257568

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Questions

How long is Kangaroo Jack?
Kangaroo Jack runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Kangaroo Jack worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 1,026 votes, which places it #147 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 6%) and #2068 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Kangaroo Jack?
Kangaroo Jack was directed by David McNally. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Coyote Ugly (2000).
Who stars in Kangaroo Jack?
Jerry O'Connell as Charlie Carbone; Anthony Anderson as Louis Booker; Estella Warren as Jessie; Christopher Walken as Salvatore 'Sal' Maggio; Michael Shannon as Frankie Lombardo; Marton Csokas as Mr. Smith.
What is Kangaroo Jack rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kangaroo Jack?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10745.

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