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Sometimes the only way to get past family drama... is to jump right over it. - Jumping the Broom
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Title: Jumping the Broom

Release Date: 6 May 2011

Runtime: 1h 52m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Sony Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Our Stories Films, TDJ Enterprises

Production Companies: Sony Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Our Stories Films, TDJ Enterprises

Overview: Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.9 (204 votes)

Cast

  • Sabrina Watson: Paula Patton
  • Jason Taylor: Laz Alonso
  • Mrs. Watson: Angela Bassett
  • Mrs. Taylor: Loretta Devine
  • Blythe: Meagan Good
  • Shonda: Tasha Smith
  • Amy: Julie Bowen
  • Malcolm: DeRay Davis
  • Aunt Geneva: Valarie Pettiford
  • Willie Earl: Mike Epps
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