Jason's Lyric
“Love is courage.”
Synopsis
The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jason's Lyric Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.98x
+$13.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug McHenry
- Screenplay & Story
- Bobby Smith Jr.
- Original Title
- Jason's Lyric
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.9M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug McHenry
Bobby Smith Jr.
Francis Kenny
Andrew Mondshein
Department Leadership Roster
Doug McHenry
Director
Bobby Smith Jr.
Screenplay
Simon Dobbin
Production Design
Francis Kenny
Director of Photography
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jason's Lyric
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jason's Lyric about?
The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.
Who directed Jason's Lyric?
Jason's Lyric was directed by Doug McHenry.
Who stars in Jason's Lyric?
The principal cast of Jason's Lyric includes Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Eddie Griffin, Suzzanne Douglas.
When was Jason's Lyric released and how long is it?
Jason's Lyric was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jason's Lyric?
Jason's Lyric had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $20.9M at the worldwide box office (2.98 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jason's Lyric?
Jason's Lyric holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).