Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Taika Waititi's audacious anti-hate satire follows a young Nazi boy whose imaginary Hitler can't save him from the truth.
Jojo Rabbit - Movie Information
- Original Title: Jojo Rabbit
- Release Year: 2019
- Directed by: Taika Waititi
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, War, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 48m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, German
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 18, 2019 (Netherlands - 12), November 8, 2019 (United States - PG-13), January 1, 2020 (United Kingdom - 12A), January 23, 2020 (Germany - 12), January 29, 2020 (France - U), October 24, 2019 (New Zealand), December 26, 2019 (Australia - M), February 6, 2020 (Brazil - 14), January 24, 2020 (Mexico - B), January 16, 2020 (Italy), January 17, 2020 (Spain - 12), February 6, 2020 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: 乔乔的异想世界 (CN), Ջոջո Նապաստակը (AM), 조조 래빗 (KR), Dovşan Jojo (AZ), Caging Skies (US), ジョジョ・ラビット：2019 (JP), ต่ายน้อยโจโจ้ (TH)
- Production Companies: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Defender Films, Piki Films, TSG Entertainment
- Production Countries: New Zealand, United States of America
Jojo Rabbit - Plot
Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.
Jojo Rabbit - Trailer
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An anti-hate satire.
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Jojo Rabbit - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Taika Waititi
Main Cast
- Roman Griffin Davis
- Thomasin McKenzie
- Scarlett Johansson
- Taika Waititi
- Sam Rockwell
- Rebel Wilson
- Alfie Allen
- Stephen Merchant
- Archie Yates
- Luke Brandon Field
Writers
- Taika Waititi
Producers
- Taika Waititi
- Carthew Neal
- Chelsea Winstanley
Jojo Rabbit - FAQs
Is Jojo Rabbit based on a true story?
Jojo Rabbit is not based on a true story, but it is adapted from Christine Leunens' 2008 novel Caging Skies. The novel explores a young Austrian boy's Nazi upbringing and his secret discovery of a Jewish girl hidden in his home. Taika Waititi reimagined it as a satirical dark comedy.
What is Jojo Rabbit about?
Jojo Rabbit follows a lonely German boy in World War II whose fanatical Nazi beliefs are challenged when he discovers his mother is sheltering a Jewish girl. Guided by a ridiculous imaginary Adolf Hitler, Jojo must reconcile propaganda with his own growing humanity and compassion.
Did Jojo Rabbit win any awards?
Yes. Jojo Rabbit won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2020 Oscars, with Taika Waititi taking home the prize. The film received six Oscar nominations in total, including Best Picture, and won multiple awards from critics circles and film festivals worldwide.
Who are the main actors in Jojo Rabbit?
The film stars Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo, Thomasin McKenzie as Elsa, and Scarlett Johansson as Jojo's mother Rosie. Taika Waititi plays an imaginary Adolf Hitler, with Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Alfie Allen, Stephen Merchant, and Archie Yates rounding out the ensemble cast.
What is the age rating for Jojo Rabbit?
Jojo Rabbit is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects the film's wartime setting, thematic content involving Nazi ideology and persecution, some violence, and dark humor. Parents should be aware the film deals with World War II, antisemitism, and the death of characters.
Where can you stream Jojo Rabbit online?
Jojo Rabbit is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. FXNow offers free access depending on your subscription. Availability may vary by region.
How does Jojo Rabbit end?
In the ending, Jojo learns his mother Rosie has been executed by the Nazis. After Germany's defeat, he finally reveals Elsa's hiding place and tells her the war is over. The two share a dance outside, suggesting hope and healing. Jojo's imaginary Hitler vanishes as his indoctrination fully dissolves.
How long is Jojo Rabbit?
Jojo Rabbit has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes (108 minutes). The film moves briskly between its comedic and emotionally weighty moments, balancing satirical humor with genuine dramatic depth throughout its wartime coming-of-age narrative.
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