Jaco (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2015, Jaco is a music and documentary film directed by Stephen Kijak, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.
Who’s in it. Jaco stars Bootsy Collins, Flea, Joni Mitchell and Wayne Shorter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Jaco has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jaco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jaco tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jaco (2015)?
- In GB, Jaco is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jaco worth watching?
- Jaco holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jaco?
- Jaco stars Bootsy Collins, Flea, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Shorter and Sting.
- When was Jaco released?
- Jaco was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.