Jojo Rabbit is a 2019 American comedy-drama war film directed by Taika Waititi and produced by Carthen Neal, Taika Waititi and Chelsea Winstanley. The screenplay was written by Taika Waititi and is based on the novel Caging Skies by Christine Leunens.
Rated: PG-13 (movie contains mature thematic content, some disturbing images, violence and language)
Run Time: 1h 48min
Release Date: October 18, 2019 (USA)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Director: Taika Waititi
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Budget: $14 Million
Box Office: $54.7 Million
Jojo Rabbit stars Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Alfie Allen, Stephen Merchant, Archie Yates and Brian Caspe.
Jojo Rabbit is the story of 10 year old Johannes Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), more commonly called Jojo. A lonely German boy, his world is turned upside down when he discovers that his single mother Rosie Betzler (Scarlett Johannson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic while his father is away fighting in Italy.
Jojo can’t wait to join the ranks of the Nazi Party’s youth organization. Aided only by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on.
Movie Quotes
“Nothing makes sense anymore.” – Jojo Betzler
“Yeah, I know, definitely not a good time to be a Nazi.” – Yorki
“Love is the strongest thing in the world.” – Rosie
“I think you’ll find that metal is the strongest thing in the world, followed closely by dynamite and then muscles.” – Jojo Betzler
“You’re not a Nazi, Jojo. You’re a ten-year old kid who likes dressing up in a funny uniform and wants to be part of a club.” – Elsa Korr
“What’s wrong little man?” – Adolf Hitler
“They call me a scared rabbit.” – Jojo Betzler
“Let them say whatever they want. People used to say a lot of nasty things about me. “Oh, this guy’s a lunatic.” “Oh, look at that psycho. He’s gonna get us all killed.” – Adolf Hitler
Official Movie Trailer
Movie Stars
Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo Betzler
Thomasin McKenzie as Elsa Korr
Scarlett Johansson as Rosie Betzler
Taika Waititi as Adolf
Sam Rockwell as Captain Klonzendorf
Rebel Wilson as Fraulein Rahm
Alfie Allen as Finkel
Stephen Merchant as Deertz
Archie Yates as Yorki
Brian Caspe as Herr Mueller