Jackie's Back! (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1999, Jackie's Back! is a comedy, drama, music and tv movie film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 91 minutes. “A diva’s work is never done, baby.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Who’s in it. Jackie's Back! stars Jenifer Lewis as Jackie Washington, Tim Curry as Edward Whatsett St. John, Tangie Ambrose as Shaniqua Summers Wells (Jackie's Daughter) and Whoopi Goldberg as Nurse Ethyl Washington Rue Owens (Jackie's Sister), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Jackie's Back! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jackie's Back! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jackie's Back! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jackie's Back! (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jackie's Back! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jackie's Back! worth watching?
- Jackie's Back! holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jackie's Back!?
- Jackie's Back! stars Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Tangie Ambrose, Whoopi Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.
- When was Jackie's Back! released?
- Jackie's Back! was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.