Jersey Girl (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.1

Jersey Girl poster

Released in 2004, Jersey Girl is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kevin Smith, running about 102 minutes. “He wanted it all...but he got more than he bargained for.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ollie Trinke is a young, suave music publicist who seems to have it all, with a new wife and a baby on the way. But life deals him a bum hand when he's suddenly faced with single fatherhood, a defunct career and having to move in with his father. To bounce back, it takes a new love and the courage instilled in him by his daughter.

Who’s in it. Jersey Girl stars Ben Affleck as Ollie Trinke, Raquel Castro as Gertie Trinke, Liv Tyler as Maya and Jennifer Lopez as Gertrude Steiney, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Jersey Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Jersey Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jersey Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jersey Girl (2004)?
In US, Jersey Girl is available to 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 Jersey Girl worth watching?
Jersey Girl holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jersey Girl?
Jersey Girl stars Ben Affleck, Raquel Castro, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and George Carlin.
When was Jersey Girl released?
Jersey Girl was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.