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The Jackal

1997·Movie·R·124 min·6.4(2,129)

How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?

Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.

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Where is The Jackal streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaJioHotstarApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BBC iPlayerAmazon Video
CanadaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyFilmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmtastic, CineMix+ Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVCanal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanHulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store

About The Jackal

The Jackal is a 1997 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The cast is led by Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

The Jackal was produced by Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, and Alphaville Films and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on November 14, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $159 million worldwide.

Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Writers
Chuck Pfarrer
Release date
November 14, 1997
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$159 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company, Alphaville Films
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The Jackal cast & crew

The Jackal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and written by Chuck Pfarrer.

The cast features Bruce Willis as The Jackal, Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen, Sidney Poitier as Carter Preston, Diane Venora as Major Valentina Koslova, J.K. Simmons as FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon, and Mathilda May as Isabella Zanconia.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Karl Walter Lindenlaub, and it was produced by Sean Daniel and James Jacks.

Is The Jackal worth watching?

The Jackal holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 2,129 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, The Jackal is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Jackal

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Cast of The Jackal

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

The Jackal

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Declan Mulqueen

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Carter Preston

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Major Valentina Koslova

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

FBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon

Mathilda May

Mathilda May

Isabella Zanconia

John Cunningham

John Cunningham

FBI Director Donald Brown

Jack Black

Jack Black

Ian Lamont

Stephen Spinella

Stephen Spinella

Douglas

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

The First Lady

David Hayman

David Hayman

Terek Murad

Ravil Isyanov

Ravil Isyanov

Ghazzi Murad

The Jackal — FAQs

Where can I watch The Jackal in United States?

The Jackal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is The Jackal on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Jackal is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Jackal in?

The Jackal is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Jackal?

The Jackal runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

What is The Jackal rated?

The Jackal is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 2,129 ratings.

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