Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire

Jerry Maguire

1996Movie139 minEnglish

Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himself. Then, one day, he suddenly has second thoughts about what he's really doing. When he voices these doubts, he ends up losing his job and all of his clients, save Rod Tidwell, an egomaniacal football player.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users87%
Director: Cameron CroweGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport

Plot Summary

A successful sports agent, Jerry Maguire, experiences an ethical crisis and is fired after circulating a memo advocating for a more personal and idealistic approach to the business. Stripped of his clients and his career, he sets out to rebuild his life and business from scratch with only one client, a talented but unproven football player. Along the way, he finds love and discovers what truly matters in life and in his profession.

Critical Reception

Jerry Maguire was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its witty script, heartfelt performances, and a blend of humor and drama. Tom Cruise received an Academy Award nomination for his role, and Cuba Gooding Jr. won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The film resonated with audiences for its themes of integrity, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp writing and heartfelt performances, particularly from Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr.
  • Applauded for its effective blend of humor, romance, and sports drama.
  • Celebrated for its exploration of themes like integrity, loyalty, and personal growth in the face of adversity.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's engaging story, memorable characters, and inspiring message. Many appreciate the emotional depth and humor, with particular praise for Tom Cruise's charismatic performance and Cuba Gooding Jr.'s breakout role.

Awards & Accolades

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Cuba Gooding Jr.), 5 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Actor (Tom Cruise), Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Tom Cruise).

Fun Fact

The famous line "Show me the money!" was improvised by Cuba Gooding Jr. during the scene where he confronts Jerry Maguire about his contract.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

“Jerry” (Tom Cruise) is a successful sports agent who spins the most outrageous yarns to his would-be clients in return for their business and could probably sell sand to a Bedouin. Then, well he has a bit of a brain freeze and decides to r...
Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Leaving the fast lane of greed for friendship, love and… loyalty**_ A quick-talking big-time sports agent (Tom Cruise) has an epiphany and swiftly loses his job with a big sports management corporation, but retains one loyal colleague...