The Jesus Rolls

The Jesus Rolls

Year: 2019

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Echo Score: 27
DramaCrimeComedyCrude humor and satireGags jokes and slapstick humor

Hours after his release from prison, Jesus Quintana pairs up with fellow misfits Petey and Marie for a freewheeling joyride of petty crime and romance.

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Timeline & Setting – The Jesus Rolls (2019)

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Prison, Town, Chop shop, Beach restaurant, Salon, Motel, Cabin in the woods, Train station, Lake

The story moves through a prison setting and then a restless urban landscape, with stops at a chop shop, a beachside restaurant, a beauty salon, and a motel. The journey continues to a cabin in the woods and scenes at train stations and a lakeside area, reflecting a nomadic crime spree across varied locales.

🏙️ Urban 🏛️ Prison 🏖️ Beach 🏭 Industrial 🚗 Car culture

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:37

Main Characters – The Jesus Rolls (2019)

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Jesus Quintana (John Turturro)

A brash, impulsive ex-con whose hunger for thrills drives the group’s chaotic crime spree. He leads risky schemes, from car theft to physical confrontations, while showing a rough, protective edge toward friends. His charisma and volatility shape the tone of the road-trip adventures.

🔥 Impulsive 🎭 Charismatic 🗡️ Violent

Petey (Bobby Cannavale)

Quintana’s loyal partner who rides shotgun through the spree. He’s quick to follow, sometimes reckless, and relies on the bond with Quintana and, later, the others, to navigate the constant danger. His temperament blends humor with a readiness to jump into trouble.

💪 Loyal 🔥 Impulsive 🎭 Playful

Marie (Audrey Tautou)

A seductive, calculating presence who uses charm to manipulate others and sew chaos. She joins the robbing trio but also exerts influence over the group's dynamic, acting as a catalyst who triggers distrust, attraction, and power struggles.

💃 Seductive 🧠 Calculating 🎯 Bold

Jean (Susan Sarandon)

A recently released inmate who becomes part of the crew’s misadventures. She brings a pragmatic, curious perspective to the table and forms a tense, unstable bond with the others until she makes a fatal choice.

💔 Tragic 🧭 Complex 🤝 Networked

Jack (Pete Davidson)

Jean's son, newly released from prison, who is drawn into the chaotic road-trip and its escalating crimes. He weighs trust and fear as the group drifts toward more dangerous plans.

🤝 Reluctant ally 🧭 Cautious 🗺️ Traveller

Paul Dominique (Jon Hamm)

Owner of the car linked to the group’s misadventures; his earlier sale and the car’s later resemblance trigger crucial outcomes in the crash and chase.

💼 Owner 🚗 Car 🧭 Catalyst

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:37

Major Themes – The Jesus Rolls (2019)

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🌀 Freedom

The film follows a roaming trio that escapes routine rules and pursues impulse over consequence. As they drift from one crime to the next, the open road offers a sense of liberation, even as danger and instability mount. The warden’s warning at the prison gates frames a constant chase for personal autonomy.

🔥 Desire & Transgression

Sexual desire and appetite drive the characters through a series of encounters with multiple partners. These impulses propel the plot as boundaries blur between consent, manipulation, and companionship. The pursuit of pleasure often collides with violence and moral ambiguity.

🤝 Companionship

Friendship anchors the chaotic journey, with Jesus Quintana and Petey relying on each other as they pull Marie and others into dangerous schemes. The trio’s dynamic blends loyalty with volatility, showing how bonds can both sustain and complicate reckless behavior. The relationships reveal how people project identity and seek belonging in a law-flouting world.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:37

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