Release: 2024-08-13
Runtime: 1h 47m (107 minutes)
In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
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Genres: Action, Comedy
Cast: John Cena, Seann William Scott, Awkwafina, more
John Cena
as Noel Cassidy
Seann William Scott
as Rugged Man
Awkwafina
as Katie Kim
Simu Liu
as Louis Lewis
Bobby Lee
as Bobby Lee
Ayden Mayeri
as Shadi
Taylor Ortega
as Sleazy Ron’s Assistant
Taylor Ortega
as Sleazy Ron's Assistant
mgk
as Machine Gun Kelly
Becky Ann Baker
as Sweet Irene
Monique Ganderton
as Agent Hoyt
Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz
as Karate Black Belt
In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
Take the money and run.
Jackpot! is an action-comedy film set to be released on 15 August 2024, directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Awkwafina as Katie, a former child star, along with John Cena, Ayden Mayeri, Donald Elise Watkins, Sam Asghari, and Simu Liu.
The story is set in a near-future California, where the financially struggling government has introduced a deadly lottery called the Grand Lottery. Each Lottery Day, the chosen winner is hunted down by anyone holding a losing ticket, all vying for a massive prize of $3.6 billion. In this chaotic world, Katie moves to Los Angeles with hopes of reviving her acting career, unaware of the lethal lottery awaiting her.
Upon winning the lottery, Katie finds herself under attack from everyone around her. She eventually meets Noel Cassidy, a freelance agent specializing in protecting lottery winners, who offers his help in exchange for a cut of her winnings. Together, they face a slew of challenges, including attacks from Katie's "fans" and complications with law enforcement. As the story unfolds, Katie learns that trust is a luxury she cannot afford, even among those who claim to be on her side.
Throughout the film, action-packed and comedic moments arise as Noel uses non-lethal methods to safeguard Katie from various threats. Their journey takes them through intense situations, including a confrontation at a mansion and a high-tech protection agency that may not have their best interests at heart.
As Katie fights to survive, she discovers the dark side of the lottery system and the lengths to which people will go for money. In a thrilling climax, she must choose between her safety and the lives of those she cares about, leading to a dramatic showdown that will decide her fate.
After the chaos, six months later, Katie and Noel have turned their lottery winnings into a force for good, creating businesses and a non-profit organization aimed at helping future lottery winners navigate the dangers of their situation. The film's mid-credits scenes reveal their plans for the future and hint at the potential expansion of the Grand Lottery nationwide.
In conclusion, Jackpot! promises to blend humor with thrilling action, showcasing a unique story about survival, trust, and the consequences of fame. However, it has received mixed reviews, with critics highlighting both its star power and shortcomings in storytelling and pacing.
Catch Jackpot! when it premieres on 15 August 2024 on Prime Video.
