Action Jackson (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, Action Jackson is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Craig R. Baxley, running about 96 minutes. “It's time for "Action".” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.
Who’s in it. Action Jackson stars Carl Weathers as Sgt. Jericho 'Action' Jackson, Craig T. Nelson as Peter Dellaplane, Vanity as Sydney Ash and Sharon Stone as Patrice Dellaplane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Action Jackson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Action Jackson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Action Jackson tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Action Jackson (1988)?
- In US, Action Jackson is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Action Jackson worth watching?
- Action Jackson holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Action Jackson?
- Action Jackson stars Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Sharon Stone and Thomas F. Wilson.
- When was Action Jackson released?
- Action Jackson was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.