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Osmosis Jones

Movie 2001 6.5 /10
Directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly

Osmosis Jones follows a fast talking white blood cell cop who patrols the body's inner city with plenty of swagger. When a dangerous virus invades the body of a man named Frank, Jones teams up with Drix, a newly awakened cold pill, to hunt it down. Inside Frank's body, traffic cops keep the flow... Read more

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About Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones follows a fast talking white blood cell cop who patrols the body's inner city with plenty of swagger. When a dangerous virus invades the body of a man named Frank, Jones teams up with Drix, a newly awakened cold pill, to hunt it down. Inside Frank's body, traffic cops keep the flow of red cells moving while doctors and immune cells hustle to stamp out trouble. The virus Thrax spreads chaos through organs and tissues, forcing Jones to rethink his methods and hearten unlikely allies. The chase blends brisk humor with science fantasy as the immune system becomes a high stakes playground where every heartbeat counts. Jones and Drix banter as they race through the body's corridors tonight.

Directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly, Osmosis Jones stems from an original concept by Marc Hyman, Bob Camp, and Steve Fonti. The film blends live action and CGI animation, creating a fast moving internal metropolis inside Frank and zany energy.

Osmosis Jones stands out for its unusual hybrid look and a sharp performance by Chris Rock. It did not spark a long running franchise, yet its offbeat medical humor and inside the body setting linger with viewers who remember the novelty of the concept. These ideas linger with fans years later.

Critics welcomed the film's kinetic visuals and fast pace, though many noted a tonal wobble between slapstick and its more earnest health messages. The film explores resilience, teamwork, and personal responsibility, turning a microscopic world into a story about protecting a human host. Its humor shines when biology is curious.

Details

Release Date
August 10, 2001
User Ratings
1,061 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Action, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

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Cast

Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Osmosis Jones (voice)

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Thrax (voice)

David Hyde Pierce

David Hyde Pierce

Drix (voice)

Brandy Norwood

Brandy Norwood

Leah (voice)

Elena Franklin

Elena Franklin

Shane Detorre

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Frank Detorre

William Shatner

William Shatner

Mayor Phlegmming (voice)

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Tom Colonic (voice)

Kid Rock

Kid Rock

Kidney Rock (voice)

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Mrs. Boyd

Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly

Written by: Marc Hyman, Bob Camp, Steve Fonti

Frequently Asked Questions

Osmosis Jones is not currently available on streaming subscription services, but you can rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

Yes, you can rent on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video or buy on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

With a rating of 6.5/10 from 1,061 viewers, Osmosis Jones is considered decent by viewers and may be worth checking out.

Osmosis Jones follows a fast talking white blood cell cop who patrols the body's inner city with plenty of swagger. When a dangerous virus invades the body of a man named Frank, Jones teams up with Drix, a newly awakened cold pill, to hunt it down. Inside Frank's body, traffic cops keep the flow ...

Osmosis Jones stars Chris Rock, Laurence Fishburne, David Hyde Pierce, Brandy Norwood, and Elena Franklin.

Osmosis Jones was directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly.

Osmosis Jones was released on August 10, 2001.

Osmosis Jones is a Adventure, Animation, Action, Comedy, Family, and Science Fiction film.

No. Osmosis Jones is a fictional animated live-action movie set inside the human body. It follows Osmosis Jones, a white blood cell policeman, as he teams up with Drix the cold pill to stop a deadly virus inside Frank.

Chris Rock voices Osmosis Jones, the white blood cell policeman. Laurence Fishburne voices Thrax, the virus, and David Hyde Pierce voices Drix, the protective pill.

Osmosis Jones and Drix work together to stop Thrax and save Frank. The film closes with the human host surviving the viral threat.

Yes. Osmosis Jones is a family-friendly film with adventure, animation, and comedy. It's designed to entertain both kids and adults.