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A Journal for Jordan

1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King, before he is killed in action in Baghdad, authors a journal for his son intended to tell him how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father.

Director

Denzel Washington

Year

Genre

Box Office

$6,545,174

Production

Outlier Society,Escape Artists,Bron Studios,Columbia Pictures,Creative Wealth Media Finance,Mundy Lane Entertainment

Awards

3 nominations

Homepage

https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ajournalforjordan

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Charles King

Michael B. Jordan

Dana Canedy

Jordan

Jalon Christian

Sgt. T.J. Canedy

Penny Canedy

Gwen Canedy

Jasmine Batchelor

Mike Canedy

Marchánt Davis

Miriam

Robin

Vanessa Aspillaga

Ciro

Manny

Schaefer

David Wilson Barnes

Rosenblum

Kaleshia

Melanie Nicholls-King

Waitress

Annabel O'Hagan

Waiter

Imhoff

Samuel Caleb Walker

Mohammed

Cleveland Berto

Dana's Doctor

Talkative Neighbor

Judy Rosenblatt

Lt. Colonel

Janitor

Museum Patron

Elaine Apruzzese

Aaron Sandberg

Self

Journalist

DC Tourist

Iraqi Kid

Jordan Cramer-Smith

Pedestrian bike rider

Journalist

Diner Patron

Airline Passenger

Party Guest

Waiter

John-Deric Mitchell

Tourist

Melvin T. Russell

Tourist

Times Journalist

Stephen Sherman

Columnist

Nate Luis Silva

Party Guest

Iraq Kid

Julian Vidaurrazaga

Parkgoer

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[gasps] - A Journal for Jordan

[Charles] Got to move! Get the kids!
We gotta get home! - A Journal for Jordan

[Charles] Got to move! Get the kids! We gotta get home!

Dana, we're gonna put Rosenblum
on your story. - A Journal for Jordan

Dana, we're gonna put Rosenblum on your story.

You're short on manpower.
And you know I hate losing to the Post. - A Journal for Jordan

You're short on manpower. And you know I hate losing to...

-What are you gonna do?
-I got Sandberg. - A Journal for Jordan

-What are you gonna do? -I got Sandberg.

Uh-- [mumbles] - A Journal for Jordan

Meantime, you two exchange notes. - A Journal for Jordan

Meantime, you two exchange notes.

Oh. Okay, so all of this is predicated
on a meeting you don't actually have. - A Journal for Jordan

Oh. Okay, so all of this is predicated on a meeting you don&...

-No, you said it wasn't set yet.
-No, I said it's not set, until-- - A Journal for Jordan

-No, you said it wasn't set yet. -No, I said it's ...

-Uh, Dana?
-He just says "Sandberg," - A Journal for Jordan

-Uh, Dana? -He just says "Sandberg,"

Because I've come to you a thousand times,
and it's never been that easy. - A Journal for Jordan

Because I've come to you a thousand times, and it'...

Because I just had that meeting - A Journal for Jordan

Because I just had that meeting

[Dana] Because the World Health
Organization recommends it - A Journal for Jordan

[Dana] Because the World Health Organization recommends it

-Doesn't it hurt?
-It's a good way for us to stay close. - A Journal for Jordan

-Doesn't it hurt? -It's a good way for us to stay ...

All right. You're not gonna talk to me,
you better talk to someone. - A Journal for Jordan

All right. You're not gonna talk to me, you better talk...

Now, if you will excuse me, - A Journal for Jordan

Now, if you will excuse me,

No. No, that boy ran wild in the park. - A Journal for Jordan

No. No, that boy ran wild in the park.

-I had to pry him away.
-Thank you, Kaleshia. - A Journal for Jordan

-I had to pry him away. -Thank you, Kaleshia.

-You should go on home.
-Okay, let me finish up, - A Journal for Jordan

-You should go on home. -Okay, let me finish up,

[Jordan wailing] - A Journal for Jordan

[Jordan wailing]

[Dana] "Dear Jordan, - A Journal for Jordan

[Dana] "Dear Jordan,

Sometimes crying can release
a lot of pain and stress. - A Journal for Jordan

Sometimes crying can release a lot of pain and stress.

It has nothing to do with your manhood." - A Journal for Jordan

It has nothing to do with your manhood."

He wrote this whole thing. Just for you. - A Journal for Jordan

He wrote this whole thing. Just for you.

I thought you should hear it
because... well, you cry a lot. - A Journal for Jordan

I thought you should hear it because... well, you cry a lot.

[Dana] Dear Jordan,
if you are reading this - A Journal for Jordan

[Dana] Dear Jordan, if you are reading this

Well, well, well. [chuckles] - A Journal for Jordan

Well, well, well. [chuckles]

Bless us, oh, Lord, - A Journal for Jordan

Bless us, oh, Lord,

-Shit.
-[Dana laughs] - A Journal for Jordan

-Shit. -[Dana laughs]

-Okay, maybe I'm a little type A.
-A little? [coughing] - A Journal for Jordan

-Okay, maybe I'm a little type A. -A little? [coughing]

-She loves him.
-That is not love. It's fear. - A Journal for Jordan

-She loves him. -That is not love. It's fear.

-But are you happy?
-Yeah. - A Journal for Jordan

-But are you happy? -Yeah.

-We fight and shit, but yeah.
-See, there's hope. - A Journal for Jordan

-We fight and shit, but yeah. -See, there's hope.

[on stereo] ♪ I believe in the power ♪ - A Journal for Jordan

[on stereo] ♪ I believe in the power ♪

-Are you Dana or Gwen?
-Dana. - A Journal for Jordan

-Are you Dana or Gwen? -Dana.

Oh. I'm First Sergeant Charles King,
at your service. - A Journal for Jordan

Oh. I'm First Sergeant Charles King, at your service.

Me and your dad are tankers,
so we share a mutual admiration. - A Journal for Jordan

Me and your dad are tankers, so we share a mutual admiration...

-Is that pointillism?
-Yes, ma'am, it is. - A Journal for Jordan

-Is that pointillism? -Yes, ma'am, it is.

-Does he?
-Nonstop. All three of you. - A Journal for Jordan

-Does he? -Nonstop. All three of you.

I know it's not till tomorrow,
but these are cigars, - A Journal for Jordan

I know it's not till tomorrow, but these are cigars,

So your friend in there. - A Journal for Jordan

So your friend in there.

-He finish putting my picture up yet?
-Not yet. But you're gonna love it. - A Journal for Jordan

-He finish putting my picture up yet? -Not yet. But you'...

He's talented, isn't he? And good-looking. - A Journal for Jordan

He's talented, isn't he? And good-looking.

Tell him you forgot something
at your hotel - A Journal for Jordan

Tell him you forgot something at your hotel

Excuse me? Hi. - A Journal for Jordan

Can I ask you a favor?
I left my cell phone back at my hotel, - A Journal for Jordan

Can I ask you a favor? I left my cell phone back at my hotel...

-You mind if I turn on the radio?
-No, sure. - A Journal for Jordan

-You mind if I turn on the radio? -No, sure.

-[Dana] What kind of music do you like?
-There should be a CD in there. - A Journal for Jordan

-[Dana] What kind of music do you like? -There should be a C...

["Sadie" playing on stereo] - A Journal for Jordan

["Sadie" playing on stereo]

♪ Breakfast was on the table ♪ - A Journal for Jordan

♪ Breakfast was on the table ♪

-I mean, when I got something to say.
-Okay. - A Journal for Jordan

-I mean, when I got something to say. -Okay.

-So my dad was your drill sergeant?
-Yes, ma'am. - A Journal for Jordan

-So my dad was your drill sergeant? -Yes, ma'am.

I'm lucky I met him. Both of your folks. - A Journal for Jordan

I'm lucky I met him. Both of your folks.

♪ Despite the things
This troubled world can bring ♪ - A Journal for Jordan

♪ Despite the things This troubled world can bring ♪

♪ Don't you know we love you
Sweet Sadie? ♪ - A Journal for Jordan

♪ Don't you know we love you Sweet Sadie? ♪

Uh-- - A Journal for Jordan

I mean, don't get me wrong,
I love my parents, - A Journal for Jordan

I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my parents,

-Why do you seem so surprised?
-You didn't grow up with them. - A Journal for Jordan

-Why do you seem so surprised? -You didn't grow up with...

-What about you?
-What about me? - A Journal for Jordan

-What about you? -What about me?

I'm surprised my parents didn't tell you,
since you all talk so much. - A Journal for Jordan

I'm surprised my parents didn't tell you, since yo...

Hey, listen, I'm supposed to go
to the house tomorrow for the barbecue. - A Journal for Jordan

Hey, listen, I'm supposed to go to the house tomorrow f...

[Dana snoring] - A Journal for Jordan

-It's Charles King.
-Who? - A Journal for Jordan

-It's Charles King. -Who?

-Uh, what time is it?
-Uh, 8:49. - A Journal for Jordan

-Uh, what time is it? -Uh, 8:49.

-I'm so sorry.
-It was worth the wait. - A Journal for Jordan

-I'm so sorry. -It was worth the wait.

-Are you hungry?
-I could eat. - A Journal for Jordan

-Are you hungry? -I could eat.

-It's a tough way to make a living.
-Yes, ma'am, it is. - A Journal for Jordan

-It's a tough way to make a living. -Yes, ma'am, i...

-Belgian waffle. Side of hash browns.
-Thank you. - A Journal for Jordan

-Belgian waffle. Side of hash browns. -Thank you.

And I've got scrambled egg whites
and oatmeal. - A Journal for Jordan

And I've got scrambled egg whites and oatmeal.

I'm gonna need some hot sauce
for those hash browns - A Journal for Jordan

I'm gonna need some hot sauce for those hash browns

-So how long have you been in the Army?
-Oh. Just one second, I'm sorry. - A Journal for Jordan

-So how long have you been in the Army? -Oh. Just one second...

I plan on doing another nine
and hopefully retiring a sergeant major. - A Journal for Jordan

I plan on doing another nine and hopefully retiring a sergea...

-Who's your favorite artist?
-You ask a lot of questions. - A Journal for Jordan

-Who's your favorite artist? -You ask a lot of question...

-And Claude Monet. You heard of him?
-Of course. - A Journal for Jordan

-And Claude Monet. You heard of him? -Of course.

I mean, I mess around a bit
with pointillism, but Monet's style? - A Journal for Jordan

I mean, I mess around a bit with pointillism, but Monet'...

-You, um, got a little bit right...
-[Dana] Oh. - A Journal for Jordan

-You, um, got a little bit right... -[Dana] Oh.

-Got a little bit. Yep.
-Thanks. - A Journal for Jordan

-Got a little bit. Yep. -Thanks.

You know, I saw some of Monet's work
at the Met in New York. - A Journal for Jordan

You know, I saw some of Monet's work at the Met in New ...

["I Know You, I Live You"
playing over speakers] - A Journal for Jordan

["I Know You, I Live You" playing over speakers]

[men laughing] - A Journal for Jordan

[grunting] - A Journal for Jordan

You just gonna stand there,
or you gonna come help me? - A Journal for Jordan

You just gonna stand there, or you gonna come help me?

-[Dana] You leaving already?
-I am. Yes, ma'am. - A Journal for Jordan

-[Dana] You leaving already? -I am. Yes, ma'am.

-I wish that I could.
-Fresh apple pie. - A Journal for Jordan

-I wish that I could. -Fresh apple pie.

Yeah, she lives in Texas
with her mother, - A Journal for Jordan

Yeah, she lives in Texas with her mother,

Well, if you're ever in New York
and wanna see that Monet, look me up. - A Journal for Jordan

Well, if you're ever in New York and wanna see that Mon...

♪ Ah ♪ - A Journal for Jordan

[Charles] Hi, can I speak to Dana, please? - A Journal for Jordan

[Charles] Hi, can I speak to Dana, please?

Yeah. Um, is now a good time to talk? - A Journal for Jordan

Yeah. Um, is now a good time to talk?

Mm. I am kind of in the middle
of something. - A Journal for Jordan

Mm. I am kind of in the middle of something.

A Journal for Jordan poster

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1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King, before he is killed in action in Baghdad, authors a journal for his son intended to tell him how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father.

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Director: Denzel Washington

Writer: Virgil Williams, Charles Monroe King, Dana Canedy

Production: Outlier Society,Escape Artists,Bron Studios,Columbia Pictures,Creative Wealth Media Finance,Mundy Lane Entertainment

Genre: drama

Year: 2021

MetaScore: 42/100

ImdbRating: 5.8

BoxOffice: $6,545,174

Released: 25 Dec 2021

Awards: 3 nominations

Homepage: https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ajournalforjordan

Also watch: Mosley, Amazing Grace, Happiness Ever After, At Any Price, Metropia, Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders, The Good Neighbor, Three Men and a Little Lady, Heatwave, Lavender, Black Site, One for the Money, Hypnotic, The Desperate Hour, Vivo, A Million Miles Away, Time Is Up