Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- witty
- hopeful
- lazy sunday
- group movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film pleasant and entertaining, with strong lead performances, while regarding its conventional true-story treatment as undemanding.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jerry uses mathematical analysis to identify a favorable lottery structure and turn it into a practical strategy.
Jerry and Marge direct their lottery winnings toward reviving their small Michigan town rather than pursuing private luxury alone.
The long-married Selbees embark on an unexpected entrepreneurial adventure after Jerry’s conventional working life changes.
The lottery scheme is tied directly to the economic and social revival of the Selbees’ small town.
Films like Jerry & Marge Go Large, and why
The Peanut Butter Falcon
shared true-story inspiration, warm small-town setting, gentle comedy, and community revitalization
The Hundred-Foot Journey
shared uplifting tone, older protagonists, modest stakes, and affectionate community-centered storytelling
The Finest Hours
shared feel-good true-story framework, ensemble chemistry, and optimism about collective action
Hidden Figures
shared mathematics-driven premise, accessible drama, and inspiring real-world achievement
Movie Details
- Director
- David Frankel
- Release Date
- 2022-10-20
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (524)
Cast
- Bryan Cranston
- Annette Bening
- Rainn Wilson
- Larry Wilmore
- Michael McKean
- Jake McDorman
- Anna Camp
- Uly Schlesinger
- Cheech Manohar
- Lindsay Rootare
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- 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 Jerry & Marge Go Large about?
- A retired Michigan couple turns a mathematical lottery loophole into an unlikely campaign to rescue their struggling hometown.
- What is Jerry & Marge Go Large like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jerry & Marge Go Large as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jerry & Marge Go Large violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jerry & Marge Go Large.
- What did critics think of Jerry & Marge Go Large?
- Critics broadly found the film pleasant and entertaining, with strong lead performances, while regarding its conventional true-story treatment as undemanding.
- Which films are like Jerry & Marge Go Large?
- Films with a similar feel include The Peanut Butter Falcon, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Finest Hours, and Hidden Figures.
- How long is Jerry & Marge Go Large?
- Jerry & Marge Go Large runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jerry & Marge Go Large?
- In United States, Jerry & Marge Go Large streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
