The Jackal (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, The Jackal is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, running about 124 minutes. “How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.
Who’s in it. The Jackal stars Bruce Willis as The Jackal, Sidney Poitier as Carter Preston, Diane Venora as Major Valentina Koslova and Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Jackal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $159.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Jackal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jackal 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 The Jackal (1997)?
- In US, The Jackal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Jackal worth watching?
- The Jackal holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jackal?
- The Jackal stars Bruce Willis, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora, Richard Gere and J.K. Simmons.
- When was The Jackal released?
- The Jackal was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.