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Jack of the Red Hearts

Jack of the Red Hearts

2016
Drama Family
102 min PG USA
7.1 / 10
7 IMDB

A teenage con artist tricks a desperate mother into hiring her as a live-in companion for her autistic daughter.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Janet Grillo / Zairi Malcolm
Starring
AnnaSophia Robb / Famke Janssen / Scott Cohen / Taylor Richardson / Israel Broussard / Sophia Anne Caruso / John D'Leo / Gameela Wright

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing manipulative emotional sensitive character-driven predictable poignant tense earnest disappointing compelling thought-provoking

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Here is a drama that hinges on a daring deception. AnnaSophia Robb is the magnetic centre of 'Jack of the Red Hearts', convincingly portraying a young woman skilled in the art of manipulation. The film's strength lies in…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

‘Jack of the Red Hearts’ sets up an intriguing premise concerning a young con artist and her target family. AnnaSophia Robb gives a spirited performance, but the film struggles to fully commit to the darker implications of its…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that trusts its audience, allowing the nuances of its characters to unfold organically. AnnaSophia Robb is captivating as the resourceful protagonist, drawing viewers into her intricate web of deceit. Famke Janssen offers a poignant…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘Jack of the Red Hearts’ presents a potentially explosive scenario: a teenage grifter posing as a companion. AnnaSophia Robb navigates this complex role with a blend of youthful bravado and underlying insecurity. The film’s tone oscillates between suspense…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

AnnaSophia Robb delivers a compelling performance as a young woman whose street smarts mask a deeper vulnerability in 'Jack of the Red Hearts'. The film treads a delicate line, exploring the unsettling premise of a con artist infiltrating…

FAQs

The core of the film's intrigue lies in the unusual dynamic established between the con artist and the mother, and her autistic daughter. The initial deception creates a high-stakes environment where trust is tested and genuine feelings can begin to surface. This tension between artifice and authenticity forms the emotional backbone of the story.