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Jacknife

“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”

6.419891h 42mDramaWar
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Jacknife at a glance

Jacknife is a 1989 drama and war film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.

R age rating1h 42mDramaWar

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1989-10-05
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
David Hugh Jones
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 · 142 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Robert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan
Ed HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic
Jordan LundTiny
Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce RamsayCorridor Student
Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend
Josh PaisRick
Gabrielle CarterisCollege Girl in Bar
Kirk TaylorHelicopter Gunner
George GerdesTony
Lois DellarCocktail Waitress
Loudon Wainwright IIIFerretti

Questions about Jacknife

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Where can I watch Jacknife in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Jacknife is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Jacknife suitable for children?

Jacknife is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Jacknife about?

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.

How long is Jacknife?

Jacknife runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Jacknife trailer?

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