The Tuxedo
A humble chauffeur becomes an unlikely secret agent when a high-tech tuxedo turns him into a superpowered martial-arts operative.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- breezy
- irreverent
- casual movie night
- action comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found Jackie Chan charming and physically committed but judged the weak writing, confusing plot, pallid direction, and effects-heavy action to be a poor use of his talents.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jimmy Tong acquires combat and espionage abilities by putting on Clark Devlin's technologically advanced tuxedo.
Jimmy begins as a chauffeur and is abruptly drawn into international espionage after Devlin is hospitalized.
The film stages Jackie Chan's martial-arts persona alongside computer-assisted powers and effects supplied by the tuxedo.
The tuxedo simultaneously disguises Jimmy as an elite operative and provides the abilities that drive the mission.
Films like The Tuxedo, and why
Rush Hour
Shared martial arts action comedy, mismatched partnership, and fish-out-of-water espionage premise.
The Spy Next Door
Shared comic spy adventure, gadget-driven action, and playful secret-agent tone.
xXx
Shared high-concept action comedy, technologically enhanced heroics, and broad early-2000s blockbuster style.
Johnny English
Shared ordinary protagonist thrust into international intrigue, comic danger, and gadget-based adventure.
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Donovan
- Release Date
- 2002-09-27
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (2245)
Cast
- Jackie Chan
- Jennifer Love Hewitt
- Jason Isaacs
- Debi Mazar
- Ritchie Coster
- Peter Stormare
- Mia Cottet
- Romany Malco
- Daniel Kash
- Jody Racicot
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 The Tuxedo about?
- A humble chauffeur becomes an unlikely secret agent when a high-tech tuxedo turns him into a superpowered martial-arts operative.
- What is The Tuxedo like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Tuxedo as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Tuxedo violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Tuxedo as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Tuxedo?
- Critics broadly found Jackie Chan charming and physically committed but judged the weak writing, confusing plot, pallid direction, and effects-heavy action to be a poor use of his talents.
- Which films are like The Tuxedo?
- Films with a similar feel include Rush Hour, The Spy Next Door, xXx, and Johnny English.
- How long is The Tuxedo?
- The Tuxedo runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Tuxedo?
- In United States, The Tuxedo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
