Plot
JASPER JONES is a coming of age story about Charlie Bucktin, a bookish boy of 14. On the night that Jasper Jones, the town's mixed race outcast shows him the dead body of young Laura Wishart, Charlie's life is changed forever. Entrusted with this secret and believing Jasper to be innocent, Charlie embarks on a dangerous journey to find the true killer. Set over the scorching summer holidays of 1969, Charlie defeats the local racists, faces the breakup of his parents and falls head over heels in love as he discovers what it means to be truly courageous.
Written by
Shaun Grant, Craig Silvey
Directed by
Rachel Perkins
Crew
Production Countries
Australia
Production Companies
Madman Entertainment, Porchlight Films, Bunya Productions
Languages
English
Awards
3 wins & 15 nominations total
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
3,821
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA