Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2012, Jack Irish: Black Tide is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Jeffrey Walker, running about 98 minutes. “It can pull you under.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jack Irish has no shortage of friends, but family members are few and far between. His wife was murdered by an ex-client and his father is a fading photo on the pubs football wall of fame. So when Des Connors, the last link to his dad, calls to ask for help in the matter of a missing son, Jack is more than happy to lend a hand. But sometimes prodigal sons go missing for a reason... As Jack begins to dig, he discovers that Gary Connors was a man with something to hide, and his friends are people with yet darker and even more deadly secrets.

Who’s in it. Jack Irish: Black Tide stars Guy Pearce as Jack Irish, Marta Dusseldorp as Linda Hillier, Aaron Pedersen as Cam Delray and Roy Billing as Harry Strang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Jack Irish: Black Tide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack Irish: Black Tide page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jack Irish: Black Tide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jack Irish: Black Tide (2012)?
In GB, Jack Irish: Black Tide is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jack Irish: Black Tide worth watching?
Jack Irish: Black Tide holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jack Irish: Black Tide?
Jack Irish: Black Tide stars Guy Pearce, Marta Dusseldorp, Aaron Pedersen, Roy Billing and Shane Jacobson.
When was Jack Irish: Black Tide released?
Jack Irish: Black Tide was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.