


Film · Released
Jacob's Ladder
“The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.”
Jacob's Ladder at a glance
Jacob's Ladder is a 1990 drama and mystery film, running 1h 53m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1990-11-02
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Horror
- Director
- Adrian Lyne
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 2,040 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
Cast
14 names
Tim RobbinsJacob
Elizabeth PeñaJezzie
Danny AielloLouis
Matt CravenMichael
Pruitt Taylor VincePaul
Jason AlexanderGeary
Patricia KalemberSarah
Eriq La SalleFrank
Ving RhamesGeorge
Brian TarantinaDoug
Anthony AlessandroRod
Brent HinkleyJerry
S. Epatha MerkersonElsa
Suzanne ShepherdHospital ReceptionistQuestions about Jacob's Ladder
Quick answersWhere can I watch Jacob's Ladder in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Jacob's Ladder is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Jacob's Ladder suitable for children?
Jacob's Ladder is rated 18 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.
Is Jacob's Ladder on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Jacob's Ladder about?
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little…
How long is Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder runs for 1h 53m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Jacob's Ladder trailer?
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