Kangaroo Jack is a 2003 crime comedy film produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, directed by David McNally with a screenplay by Steve Bing and Scott Rosenberg from a story by Bing and Barry O'Brien. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer with music by Trevor Rabin and stars Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Michael Shannon, and Christopher Walken with Adam Garcia as the uncredited voice of Kangaroo Jack. Kangaroo Jack was theatrically released on January 17, 2003. The film was universally panned by critics, who criticized the acting, directing, writing, humor, violence and innuendoes, especially for a family film, and false advertising, although the visuals and soundtrack were praised. Despite the mostly negative reception, it was a box office success and grossed $88.1 million on a $60 million budget. Kangaroo Jack was released on DVD and VHS on June 24, 2003, by Warner Home Video.
Director | David McNally |
Produced by | Jerry Bruckheimer |
Screenplay by | Steve Bing, Scott Rosenberg |
Story by | Steve Bing, Barry O'Brien |
Starring | Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Michael Shannon, Christopher Walken |
Music | Trevor Rabin |
Cinematography | Peter Menzies Jr. |
Edited by | John Murray, William Goldenberg, Jim May |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Released | January 17, 2003 (United States), May 16, 2003 (United Kingdom) |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States, Australia |
Language | English |
Budget | $60 million |
Box office | $88.9 million |
Netflix ID | 60026109 |
About Kangaroo Jack
Two friends get caught up with the mob and are made to deliver $50,000 to Australia. Things go wrong when a kangaroo steals the cash.
Achievement of Kangaroo Jack
Eddie Murphy was originally considered for the role of Louis.
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Latest information about Kangaroo Jack updated on July 28 2021.