Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sincere
- breezy
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the familiar romantic-comedy premise refreshed by Jessica Williams's captivating, potentially star-making performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jessica pursues her playwright ambitions while rebuilding her romantic life after a breakup.
Jessica projects boldness through her personality and creative work while coping with romantic disappointment.
Jessica and Boone connect while both remain entangled in the emotional aftermath of previous relationships.
The film places its character-driven romance within New York apartments, social encounters, and the protagonist's theatrical world.
Films like The Incredible Jessica James, and why
Frances Ha
indie romantic comedy centered on post-breakup self-discovery, artistic ambition, and an emotionally candid protagonist
Obvious Child
witty, contemporary relationship comedy driven by charismatic performances and complicated romantic timing
Enough Said
warm urban romantic dramedy about creative people navigating intimacy, friendship, and uncertain adulthood
The Newness
stylish, dialogue-driven New York romance exploring rebound relationships and emotional self-reinvention
Movie Details
- Director
- Jim Strouse
- Release Date
- 2017-01-27
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (228)
Cast
- Jessica Williams
- Chris O'Dowd
- Noël Wells
- LaKeith Stanfield
- Megan Ketch
- Zabryna Guevara
- Susan Heyward
- Will Stephen
- Anne Carney
- Taliyah Whitaker
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Incredible Jessica James about?
- A fiercely funny aspiring playwright finds creative momentum and unexpected companionship while recovering from a painful breakup in New York.
- What is The Incredible Jessica James like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Incredible Jessica James as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Incredible Jessica James violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Incredible Jessica James.
- What did critics think of The Incredible Jessica James?
- Critics broadly found the familiar romantic-comedy premise refreshed by Jessica Williams's captivating, potentially star-making performance.
- Which films are like The Incredible Jessica James?
- Films with a similar feel include Frances Ha, Obvious Child, Enough Said, and The Newness.
- How long is The Incredible Jessica James?
- The Incredible Jessica James runs 83 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Incredible Jessica James?
- In United States, The Incredible Jessica James streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
