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SummaryLindy is a beautiful, sardonically-funny woman with a painful secret: Due to a lifelong, rare neurological disorder, she experiences sporadic rage-filled, murderous impulses that can only be stopped when she shocks herself with a special electrode device. Unable to find love and connection in a world that fears her bizarre condition, she finally ... Read More

Directed By:Tanya Wexler

Written By:Scott Wascha

Jolt

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19% Positive
3 Reviews
75% Mixed
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6% Negative
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Jul 23, 2021
80
Polygon
A B-movie designed by people who knew exactly what kind of enjoyable trash they were making, Jolt is unabashedly silly, sloppily written, and overly reliant on the likability of Beckinsale and fellow cast members Stanley Tucci and Jai Courtney. But it’s also a breezily entertaining reminder of how delightful it is to watch Beckinsale get pissed off.
Jul 22, 2021
60
Variety
Once again displaying the kinetic grace, authoritative physicality and heavy-duty footwear that have made her a cult favorite for fans of the “Underworld” franchise, Beckinsale is fun to watch in both the real and fantasy fight sequences that take up much of the briskly paced Jolt.
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Jan 3, 2026
10
ryu9376
I see this was supposed to have a sequel. Guess we'll see. It wasn't bad. I mean this script was absolute s***, but the fight scenes were tops. Also loved that they left Kate with her natural accent. All things considered, I wouldn't hate a sequel after all.
Jun 25, 2025
10
NootSooChyy
I read a bunch of these reviews and let me just say, YA’LL OBVIOUSLY HAVE NEVER DEALT WITH SERIOUS TRAUMA ISSUES! And you guys DID NOT UNDERSTAND THIS MOVIE OR THE MAIN LEAD LINDY WHAT SO EVER. Some people just need to stop putting movies into certain categories because, “well that’s how it’s always been and that’s just where it belongs”, (is what you would probably say) and HAVE A **** OPEN MIND TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH HORRIBLE TRAUMA. A lot of people asked why she would go on the long journey to find the killer of the man she had just met and only went on 3 dates with, well let me explain, she grew up with **** parents who broke her at a young age, from that point on she had horrible rage issues where if anyone pissed her off she would literally snap and go bat **** crazy on them, when no one could control her she went under observation under the governments watch, they gave her all kinds of drugs to try to control her but ultimately it made her “Intermittent Explosive Disorder” much much worse so they tried putting her in the army and so on and so on. Finally they created this “Jolt” vest that she would use when she felt like she was going to explode into anger. Finally feeling like she has control of her life she goes on this date with Justin, and those first 3 dates with him she finally thought she found a guy who loved her for her, wasn’t scared of her and made her feel seen and cared for. It shows scenes where all the other men she tried with she ended up killing cause of her disorder and this really sexy and deep intimate connection between her and Justin after those scenes that shows just how beautiful and seen she feels with what he says to her about her vest. This guy finally made her feel something other than anger, she felt like she was finally SEEN! When the cops come to her and tell her he is dead, she SNAPS and does every thing in her power to find his killer but boom long and behold the man she finally thought could love her turns out to be a complete **** head and was only using her. Go figure. **** men, disgraceful. Anyways she kills him and turns her therapist into the cops cause he helped this Justin dude use her for what he used her for and knew everything that happened and was going to happen. So he went to jail. IM MAD CAUSE IT WAS A REALLY GOOD MOVIE, TO THOSE WHO ACTUALLY PAID ATTENTION AND COULD CONNECT THE THE MAIN CHARACTERS STORY, AND IM SO MAD THAT IT ENDED LIKE THERE WAS GOING TO BE ANOTHER MOVIE TO IT BUT THERE WONT BE ONE JUST BECAUSE SOME PEOLPE ARE CLOSED MINDED, SMALL BRAIN, NO COMMON SENSE, AND HAS NO IDEA HOW SERIOUS TRAUMA CAN HARM A PERSON, ESPECIALLY A CHILD! EVEN KATE SAID SHE WOULD LOVE TO CONTINUE HER CHARACTERS STORY WITH A SEQUEL !!! I think the producer should say screw you all who didn’t understand my movie or didn’t like it, I’m still going to make another one because YOU ENDED IT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BE ANOTHER ONE!! I want to protest this dangit !! lol, anyways, I think a sequel should be made and I’m sticking to that and will do whatever I can to make it happen!!
Aug 1, 2021
58
The Playlist
While Jolt largely fades from memory after watching it, it’s also a difficult movie to dislike. Wexler’s film is breezy, self-aware, occasionally quite funny, and without its end credits, it runs a tight 83 minutes.
Jul 23, 2021
50
The Hollywood Reporter
What Jolt lacks in originality and subtlety it at least somewhat makes up for in verve.
Jul 22, 2021
50
San Francisco Chronicle
While it’s not always as sharp as it could be, the energy in Jolt never falters, and there are definitely amusing bits.
Jul 23, 2021
40
Paste Magazine
Jolt’s generic results are so far removed from its high-concept electrical premise that you have to wonder: Watt the hell happened?
Jul 22, 2021
20
The Telegraph
Like the muddled plotting, risible climax and wearisomely foul-mouthed script, Jolt’s budgetary shortcomings might have been endurable if its action scenes passed muster. Alas, they’re barely community theatre standard.
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Mar 3, 2025
10
Mrblearnslinux
Ok, it's predictable, but I found it enertaining.I didn't know Beckensale before this and the parts that amazed me were the stunts. There were some that there were no way a stunt double. The stunt choreography was new and interesting
Sep 7, 2021
6
Stream2BigScree
Prime Video released a new action, thriller, Jolt this weekend. You don't even have to leave your home to see Kate Beckinsale kicking butt and not caring about names. Yes, Jolt is one of those action, thrillers but with a twist dealing directly with the lead character's mental health. Kate Beckinsale plays Lindy, a woman who has severe impulse control issues characterized as intermittent explosive disorder. She gets pissed and strikes out in an uncontrollable rage. Lindy has gotten her rages in check with a contraption she wears that will send a shock, or jolt of electricity, if you will, to her. In order to bring some normalcy to her life, Lindy goes on a date with Justin (Jai Courtney), who seems to be a nice guy and a prospect for a lovely future. When Lindy finds out the next morning that Justin was murdered, she sets out on a hunt to find his killer and avenge him. Fights and mayhem ensue. Above, I gave you a quick plot synopsis. The issue with Jolt is that it makes absolutely no sense. Okay, someone avenging the death in a murderous rampage is par for the course of most action thrillers. The part that is ridiculous here is that Lindy has been on two dates with Justin. Why would she go on this long, violent odyssey to avenge his death? She barely knows him! It does not make any sense that she would do what she does in this movie. Yes, Kate Beckinsale is good, aside from the stupid blonde wig, and she is at least passable in the fight sequences, but the motivation of the character is unbelievable. Unfortunately, that's all there is to this movie. There are two good things I will note: First, the runtime is short. I clocked it at an hour and 22 minutes, or so before the credits. Although, I do think that the movie goes on a bit after it actually should have ended. Otherwise, there isn't any wasted time. Second, predictably, there are two cops (Bobby Canavale and Laverne Cox) chasing Lindy as she tears through the city looking for Justin's killer. The best scene of the movie that made me laugh out loud took place during a chase scene between Beckinsale and Cox in a hospital. I won't spoil anymore than that. At the very least, that scene is a must see. Ultimately, Jolt is a ridiculous thriller with a premise that doesn't make a lot of sense. The mental health issue of the lead is treated rather flippantly, but while there are good fight sequences, it doesn't add up to much. If you have an hour and 22 or so minutes free and nothing else to watch, then grab a handful of popcorn for this one should hold you.
Jul 26, 2021
6
bfoore90
For starters, I love Kate Beckinsale. She plays a really physical role here and kicks a whole lot of ass in this movie. Shes entertaining as hell here and makes a predictable and run-of-the-mill premise entertaining.
Sep 11, 2021
3
dharma
Horrible wannabe action film that was so contrived that it was probably dumped yet again on a streaming service. It aims to become a John Wick like franchise, yet fails to deliver any memorable action set pieces whatsoever. Moreover, if you see the arc of this character, she would have looked like a 'Ronda Rousey'- MMA type person, not somebody like Kate Beckinsdale. You are lead to believe that somebody as dysfunctional as her would be patient enough to draw perfect make up, and looking great throughout the movie. Again folks, believability and context are important in these types of flicks. So when they went ballistic with the action sequences, audiences would go on with the ride. This one didn't achieve that purpose.
Jul 28, 2021
3
argentshard
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Jul 23, 2021
1 h 31 m
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