Jerry and Tom

Jerry and Tom (1998)

  • 75% of critics liked it
    (8 reviews)

  • 66% of users liked it
    (297 ratings)

Tom and Jerry are two hit men, they work by day at a third-rate second-hand car dealership. Tom is a veteran and Jerry is a novice in their business, and their attitude toward their profession differs a lot. It shows when Tom is required to kill his old friend Karl.

R, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By
Saul Rubinek
Genres
Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 19, 1998 Wide
On DVD
May 2, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    Rubinek has promise as a director, but it won't be completely realized until he finds better material.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Jeffrey M


    Though often funny as a black comedy, with stylish direction and a great visual sense, it lacks a narrative and back story befitting of the actors involved. I loved both Sam Rockwell and Joe Mategna in it, but it was hard to relate to either of them with the unorthodox shifts in… More

  • Stephen E


    "Jerry and Tom" is a wholly unknown work of cohesive directorial vision, showing us independent cinema at its absolute best. The director, Saul Rubinek, exhibits a largely unexpected amount of talent. Scenes will transition from one setting to another without cutting a… More

  • Christopher B


    Sadly overlooked film about an older hitman teaching a younger hitman the ropes. Saul Rubinek's direction is impressive, and very visual considering he is an actor. It brings to mind George Clooney's debut as director, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (oddly enough, also… More