The Two Jakes (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, The Two Jakes is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jack Nicholson, running about 137 minutes. “They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This sequel to the classic Chinatown finds private detective Jake Gittes still haunted by the events of the first film. Hired by a man to investigate his wife's infidelities, Jake once again finds himself involved in a complicated plot involving murder, oil, and even some ghosts from his past.
Who’s in it. The Two Jakes stars Jack Nicholson as J.J. "Jake" Gittes, Harvey Keitel as Julius "Jake" Berman, Meg Tilly as Kitty Berman and Madeleine Stowe as Lillian Bodine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Two Jakes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Two Jakes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Two Jakes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Two Jakes (1990)?
- In US, The Two Jakes is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Two Jakes worth watching?
- The Two Jakes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Two Jakes?
- The Two Jakes stars Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, Madeleine Stowe and Rubén Blades.
- When was The Two Jakes released?
- The Two Jakes was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.