Jerry & Marge Go Large
The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.
Critics Sentiment
Evart businesses reopen and Jazz Fest venue is restored
Tyler threatens Jerry and demands he stop playing WinFall
The film drops from its heartwarming peak during the town revival sequence to its lowest point when Tyler becomes threatening, a swing of 2.2 points that reflects reviewers' discomfort with the forced conflict.
Critics consistently praised Jerry & Marge Go Large as a charming, feel-good film that excels in its first two-thirds with heartwarming community themes and strong performances from Cranston and Bening. The introduction of the Harvard students as antagonists created the film's weakest section, with many reviewers finding the conflict forced and Tyler's character clichéd. However, the uplifting resolution and genuine warmth throughout earned widespread appreciation as comfort viewing.
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Bryan Cranston
Jerry Selbee
Annette Bening
Marge Selbee
Rainn Wilson
Bill
Larry Wilmore
Steve
Michael McKean
Howard
Jake McDorman
Doug
Anna Camp
Dawn
Uly Schlesinger
Tyler
Cheech Manohar
Eric
Lindsay Rootare
Mindy
Ann Harada
Shirley
Ana Cruz Kayne
Heather
Devyn McDowell
Liz
Colton Whitfield
DJ
Jackson Whitfield
DJ
Tracie Thoms
Maya
Don Stallings
Leon
Subhash Mandal
Raj
K.D. O'Hair
Candace
Kurt Yue
Kellogg's Boss
Crew
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