Jacknife
“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”
A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.
Where to watch Jacknife in United States
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Where is Jacknife streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Jacknife
Jacknife is a 1989 English-language drama and war film directed by David Hugh Jones. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Tubi TV.
Jacknife was produced by Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, and Sandollar-Schaffel Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 1989, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Writers
- Stephen Metcalfe
- Release date
- October 5, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Jacknife cast & crew
Jacknife was directed by David Hugh Jones and written by Stephen Metcalfe.
The cast features Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey, Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan, Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan, Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic, Jordan Lund as Tiny, and Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Broughton, cinematography is by Brian West, and it was produced by Robert Schaffel and Sandy Gallin.
Is Jacknife worth watching?
Jacknife holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 136 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Jacknife is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Jacknife
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Cast of Jacknife
Robert De Niro
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy Baker
Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris
David 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar Brogger
Depot Mechanic
Jordan Lund
Tiny
Charles S. Dutton
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce Ramsay
Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend
Josh Pais
Rick
Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar
Kirk Taylor
Helicopter Gunner
George Gerdes
Tony
Jacknife — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Jacknife in United States?
Jacknife is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Jacknife on Fandango at Home Free?
Yes — Jacknife is currently available on Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸What language is Jacknife in?
Jacknife is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Jacknife?
Jacknife runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Jacknife rated?
Jacknife is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 136 ratings.
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