The Reason I Jump (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2020, The Reason I Jump is a documentary film directed by Jerry Rothwell, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on the book by Naoki Higashida, filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the lives of five non-speaking, autistic youngsters.

Who’s in it. The Reason I Jump stars Jordan O'Donegan as Narrator, David Mitchell as Self, Donna Budway as Self and Emma Budway as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Reason I Jump has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 The Reason I Jump page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Reason I Jump (2020)?
In US, The Reason I Jump is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 The Reason I Jump worth watching?
The Reason I Jump holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Reason I Jump?
The Reason I Jump stars Jordan O'Donegan, David Mitchell, Donna Budway, Emma Budway and Jeremy Dear.
When was The Reason I Jump released?
The Reason I Jump was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.