Jasmine
A grieving businessman spirals into an obsessive hunt for the stranger he believes murdered his wife.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- melancholic
- paranoid
- brooding
- late night viewing
- serious thriller night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Leonard’s pursuit begins after he repeatedly sees a mysterious man at his wife’s grave and becomes convinced the stranger is responsible.
Leonard’s grief, social collapse, and obsession cast doubt on whether his conclusions about the suspect are reliable.
The story takes place a year after Leonard’s wife is murdered, with his loss driving his isolation and compulsive investigation.
Leonard loses his job, friends, and sense of order after the tragedy, leaving him increasingly isolated.
Films like Jasmine, and why
The Machinist
psychological grief, obsessive investigation, and an ambiguous thriller atmosphere
Memento
bereavement-driven obsession, fractured certainty, and a dark psychological mystery
Blue Ruin
melancholic revenge motivation, identity uncertainty, and neo-noir tension
Movie Details
- Director
- Dax Phelan
- Release Date
- 2015-05-01
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 4.9 / 10 (5)
Cast
- Jason Tobin
- Byron Mann
- Sarah Lian
- Eugenia Yuan
- Glen Chin
- Roberta Chin
- James Crockett
- Joe Fiorello
- Stephanie Fodor
- Gaelle Gognau
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jasmine about?
- A grieving businessman spirals into an obsessive hunt for the stranger he believes murdered his wife.
- What is Jasmine like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jasmine as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Jasmine violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Jasmine as moderate.
- Which films are like Jasmine?
- Films with a similar feel include The Machinist, Memento, and Blue Ruin.
- How long is Jasmine?
- Jasmine runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jasmine?
- In United States, Jasmine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
