Jumping the Broom (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Jumping the Broom is a comedy film directed by Salim Akil, running about 112 minutes. “Sometimes the only way to get past family drama... is to jump right over it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
Who’s in it. Jumping the Broom stars Paula Patton as Sabrina Watson, Laz Alonso as Jason Taylor, Angela Bassett as Mrs. Watson and Loretta Devine as Mrs. Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jumping the Broom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jumping the Broom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jumping the Broom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jumping the Broom (2011)?
- In US, Jumping the Broom is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jumping the Broom worth watching?
- Jumping the Broom holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jumping the Broom?
- Jumping the Broom stars Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Meagan Good.
- When was Jumping the Broom released?
- Jumping the Broom was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.