Jack's Back (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Jack's Back is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Rowdy Herrington, running about 97 minutes. “One hundred years ago, in the City of London, in the East-End slum of Whitechapel, a man shocked the world by murdering, raping and mutilating five women. He was never caught.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed. However, when the doctor himself is murdered, his identical twin brother claims to have seen visions of the true killer.
Who’s in it. Jack's Back stars James Spader as John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford, Cynthia Gibb as Christina "Chris" Moscari, Jim Haynie as Sgt. Gabriel and Robert Picardo as Dr. Carlos Battera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Jack's Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack's Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack's Back tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack's Back (1988)?
- In US, Jack's Back is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jack's Back worth watching?
- Jack's Back holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack's Back?
- Jack's Back stars James Spader, Cynthia Gibb, Jim Haynie, Robert Picardo and Rod Loomis.
- When was Jack's Back released?
- Jack's Back was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.