The Tuxedo
He's not looking for trouble...he's wearing it.
2002 | 98m | English
Popularity: 6 (history)
| Director: | Kevin Donovan |
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| Writer: | Michael J. Wilson, Michael J. Leeson, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi |
| Staring: |
| Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin : Never touch Devlin's prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive accident, Jimmy puts on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Paired with a partner as inexperienced as he is, Jimmy becomes an unwitting secret agent. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 27, 2002 |
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| Director: | Kevin Donovan |
| Writer: | Michael J. Wilson, Michael J. Leeson, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi |
| Genres: | Comedy, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Keywords | new york city, bomb, spy, martial arts, intelligence, chauffeur, wound, secret agent, high technology, fistfight, head injury, parody, action hero, tecnología |
| Production Companies | Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Vanguard Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $104,400,000
Budget: $60,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 28, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jackie Chan | Jimmy Tong |
| Jennifer Love Hewitt | Del Blaine |
| Jason Isaacs | Clark Devlin |
| Debi Mazar | Steena |
| Ritchie Coster | Dietrich Banning |
| Peter Stormare | Dr. Simms |
| Mia Cottet | Cheryl |
| Romany Malco | Mitch |
| Daniel Kash | Rogers |
| Jody Racicot | Kells |
| Scott Wickware | CSA Agent Wallace |
| Christian Potenza | CSA Agent Joel |
| Karen Glave | CSA Agent Randa |
| Scott Yaphe | CSA Agent Gabe |
| Boyd Banks | Vic |
| Colin Mochrie | Gallery Owner |
| James Brown | James Brown |
| Paul Bates | Lundeen |
| Noah Dalton Danby | Bike Messenger |
| Cecile Cristobal | Girl in Gallery |
| Kim Roberts | ER Nurse |
| Fred Rutherford | Banning Party Bouncer |
| Jordan Madley | Fast Food Girl |
| Phoenix Gonzales | De L'Air Saleswoman |
| Craig Eldridge | Doran |
| Stacey DePass | Woman in Park |
| Ron Gabriel | Frank Rollins |
| Marcia Bennett | Water Executive |
| Michael Ayoub | Water Executive |
| Brian Rhodes | Water Executive |
| Frank Nakashima | Water Executive |
| Rudy Webb | Water Executive |
| Reg Dreger | Water Executive |
| Diana C. Weng | Flower Shop CSA Op |
| Mike 'Nug' Nahrgang | Homeless CSA Op |
| Paul Braunstein | Sewer CSA Op |
| John Catucci | Firing Range CSA Op |
| Rob Tinkler | CSA Firing Range Op |
| Daniel Aiken | Bogus CSA Op |
| Bayo Akinfemi | SWAT CSA Op |
| Allen Stewart-Coates | Concert Maitre' D |
| Paul Huggett | Banning Lab Worker |
| Daveed Louza | Banning Lab Worker |
| Gavin Stephens | Hotel Security Guard |
| Ian Downie | Banning Party Guest |
| Jamie Jones | Banning Guard |
| Perry Perlmutar | Guy in Toilet |
| William Lynn | Doorman |
| Jean Green | Elderly Woman |
| Jack Duffy | Elderly Man |
| Fred Lee | Poultry Employee |
| Peter Yip | Poultry Employee |
| Naomi Emmerson | Hospital Patron |
| Poi Wong | Hospital Patient |
| Lisa Levy | Nurse #2 |
| Peter Gail Williams | Backstage Fan |
| Ben Jacob | Drunk Friend (uncredited) |
| Bob Balaban | Winton Chalmers (uncredited) |
| Michael Bunin | Bodyguard #2 (uncredited) |
| Scotty Cook | Bad Kid (uncredited) |
| Chris Coppola | Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Byron McIntyre | Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Bradley James Allan | Banning's Henchman (uncredited) |
| Jeff Wolfe | Banning Lab Worker (uncredited) |
| Dennis Keiffer | Banning Lab Worker (uncredited) |
| Clinton Wayne | Puppeteer |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Craig Herring | Editor |
| Michael J. Wilson | Screenplay, Story |
| Michael J. Leeson | Screenplay |
| Robin D. Cook | Casting |
| Bonita DeHaven | Makeup Artist |
| Jaro Dick | Set Decoration |
| Dana Kay Hart | Costume Supervisor |
| John 'Frenchie' Berger | Armorer |
| Lisa Beach | Casting |
| Sarah Katzman | Casting Associate |
| Susan Marucci | Script Supervisor |
| Elizabeth Grey | Casting Associate |
| Nigel Churcher | Art Direction |
| Clarence Ford | Choreographer |
| Mia Sturup | Costume Supervisor |
| Jason Board | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Marie Nardella | Makeup Artist |
| James Halpenny | Construction Coordinator |
| Erica Edell Phillips | Costume Design |
| Janice Miller | Key Hair Stylist |
| H. Nancy Pak | Art Department Coordinator |
| Martin Malivoire | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Diana Ladyshewsky | Key Hair Stylist |
| Monte Hallis | Production Design |
| Jo-Ann MacNeil | Makeup Artist |
| D.J. Carson | Production Manager |
| David G. Fremlin | Set Designer |
| Dave Tommasini | Pilot |
| Billy Gottlieb | Music Supervisor |
| David Coatsworth | Unit Production Manager |
| Mark Graziano | Post Production Supervisor |
| Lee In-Seop | Stunts, Stunt Double |
| Taryn Ash | Stunts |
| Greg Michael | Second Unit Director |
| Christophe Beck | Original Music Composer |
| John Debney | Original Music Composer |
| Stephen F. Windon | Director of Photography |
| Phil Hay | Story |
| Matt Manfredi | Story |
| Paul D. Austerberry | Production Design |
| Leslie Sebert | Makeup Artist |
| Tom Carlson | Music Editor |
| Jeanette Roxborough | Stunt Double |
| Sue Parker | Stunts |
| Shelley Cook | Stunts |
| Andy Cheng | Stunts |
| Kevin Donovan | Director |
| Clinton Wayne | Special Effects Key Makeup Artist |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Adam Schroeder | Producer |
| David Coatsworth | Associate Producer |
| Brandi McDougall Neuwirth | Co-Producer |
| William S. Beasley | Executive Producer |
| John H. Williams | Producer |
| Willie Chan Chi-Keung | Co-Producer |
| Laurie MacDonald | Executive Producer |
| Walter F. Parkes | Executive Producer |
| Solon So Chi-Hung | Co-Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 34 | 74 | 21 |
| 2024 | 5 | 37 | 69 | 24 |
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| 2024 | 7 | 36 | 56 | 29 |
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| 2024 | 10 | 38 | 72 | 22 |
| 2024 | 11 | 42 | 89 | 24 |
| 2024 | 12 | 37 | 83 | 23 |
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| 2025 | 2 | 25 | 37 | 5 |
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| 2024 | 12 | 994 | 994 |
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| 2024 | 11 | 873 | 909 |
CGI manages to completely shadow Jackie Chan's talent. Why wire-fu, when he can do much better for real (as he has more than proved throw his films). ...
Good watch, might watch again, and can recommend. I'm not sure Jackie Chan has made a bad movie on the simple fact that almost no one can do what he does, and the flair he puts on it would keep distinct even if someone else tried to compete. Part of his charm is how humble he acts, and this movi ... e amplifies that as he's a guy that doesn't know what he's doing and has to rely on a Tuxedo for his abilities and Jennifer Love Hewitt for basically everything else. JLH is great in this as well, she does some action, she's funny, she does some positive messaging for women, and she act's smart. I'm not sure if this could have been a little stronger if she was an experience field agent instead of a socially awkward scientist, but I don't think it would have been nearly as charming. The writing is structured fine, but I wish it had a little more oompf to it. The villain's plot is interesting and innovative, but I feel like they could have done a lot more with it. All said and done, it was good, but there are probably better actions, comedies, and spy movies you could watch.
Came out when Jackie Chan, Jet Li or Chow Yun-fat was doing anything thrown their way in Hollywood, probably thanks to the success of the Rush Hour franchise. The Tuxedo is a middling action-comedy that never really works though you get plenty of gratuitous shots of Jennifer Love Hewitt's cleavage. ... Has some moments but pretty forgettable even with Chan's martial arts skills on display. **2.5/5**