Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- sentimental
- witty
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film warm and emotionally sincere but overly conventional and sentimental for Kevin Smith.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ollie wants to return to a high-powered New York publicity career while raising Gertie and learning from the consequences of prioritizing work over family.
Ollie’s connection with Maya grows alongside his relationship with his daughter Gertie and his responsibilities as a father.
The death of Gertrude, Ollie’s bond with Gertie, and his relationship with Bart give the comedy a strongly emotional melodramatic foundation.
The story moves emotionally and professionally between Ollie’s Highlands life with Bart and Gertie and his aspiration to return to New York City publicity work.
Films like Jersey Girl, and why
Definitely, Maybe
shares a warm but sentimental romantic comedy framework centered on parenting, grief, and personal priorities
The Pursuit of Happyness
combines single-parent family drama, workplace ambition, and a hopeful romantic connection in a contemporary American setting
Dan in Real Life
features an emotionally guarded adult, a child-centered relationship, and a gently comic path toward renewed responsibility
About a Boy
pairs romantic comedy with domestic grief, emotional growth, and an unconventional family dynamic
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Smith
- Release Date
- 2004-03-25
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (1189)
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Raquel Castro
- Liv Tyler
- George Carlin
- Stephen Root
- Mike Starr
- Jason Biggs
- Jennifer Lopez
- Betty Aberlin
- Matt McFarland
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 Jersey Girl about?
- A disgraced entertainment publicist must choose between reclaiming his career and embracing the family life he once treated as an obstacle.
- What is Jersey Girl like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jersey Girl as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jersey Girl violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jersey Girl.
- What did critics think of Jersey Girl?
- Critics broadly found the film warm and emotionally sincere but overly conventional and sentimental for Kevin Smith.
- Which films are like Jersey Girl?
- Films with a similar feel include Definitely, Maybe, The Pursuit of Happyness, Dan in Real Life, and About a Boy.
- How long is Jersey Girl?
- Jersey Girl runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jersey Girl?
- In United States, Jersey Girl is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
