Jerry Maguire: comedy-drama starring Tom Cruise on Netflix

Directed and written by Cameron Crowe, Jerry Maguire is a romantic comedy-drama starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renée Zellweger. Released in France in 1997, the film follows the career of a sports agent facing a personal crisis. It will be available on Netflix in France on December 1, 2025.

Jerry Maguire works for a large sports agency. Rich and renowned, one evening he writes a note expressing his desire to practice his profession with greater ethics. This leads to his dismissal and the abandonment of his colleagues.

Accompanied only by Dorothy, his assistant, and Rod, a charismatic player, he attempts to rebuild his career. The relationship between the three characters becomes central as Jerry seeks to restore meaning to his work and his private life.

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Cameron Crowe developed the screenplay after conducting several interviews in the American sports world. Filming took place mainly in California. Tom Cruise had just finished filming Mission: Impossible, while Cuba Gooding Jr. was making a name for himself in Boyz n the Hood. The film received several Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and earned Cuba Gooding Jr. the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

The film combines professional introspection, romantic dynamics, and a portrait of the sports world. It is aimed at viewers who are interested in stories centered on personal transformation and human relationships, with a tone that oscillates between drama and romance.

Jerry Maguire
Film | 1997
On Netflix December 1, 2025
Comedy drama/Romance | Running time: 2 hours 18 minutes
By Cameron Crowe | Starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger
Original title: Jerry Maguire
Nationality: United States

The film tells the story of a sports agent facing a professional and personal breakdown.

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