JFK (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1991, JFK is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Oliver Stone, running about 189 minutes. “The story that won't go away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.
Who’s in it. JFK stars Kevin Costner as Jim Garrison, Tommy Lee Jones as Clay Shaw / Clay Bertrand, Gary Oldman as Lee Harvey Oswald and Kevin Bacon as Willie O'Keefe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, JFK has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $205.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 JFK page.
If you liked it. Fans of JFK tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch JFK (1991)?
- In US, JFK is available to 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 JFK worth watching?
- JFK holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in JFK?
- JFK stars Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon and Michael Rooker.
- When was JFK released?
- JFK was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 189 minutes.