Jackson County Jail (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1976, Jackson County Jail is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Miller, running about 84 minutes. “The cops are there to protect her… but who will protect her from the cops?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman stumbles into a nightmare land of hijacking and humiliation while driving cross-country from California to New York.
Who’s in it. Jackson County Jail stars Yvette Mimieux as Dinah Hunter, Tommy Lee Jones as Coley Blake, Robert Carradine as Bobby Ray and Howard Hesseman as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Jackson County Jail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jackson County Jail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jackson County Jail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jackson County Jail (1976)?
- In US, Jackson County Jail is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jackson County Jail worth watching?
- Jackson County Jail holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jackson County Jail?
- Jackson County Jail stars Yvette Mimieux, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Carradine, Howard Hesseman and Betty Thomas.
- When was Jackson County Jail released?
- Jackson County Jail was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.