The Jacket (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, The Jacket is a thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by John Maybury, running about 103 minutes. “Terror has a new name.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.
Who’s in it. The Jacket stars Adrien Brody as Jack Starks, Keira Knightley as Jackie Price, Kris Kristofferson as Dr. Thomas Becker and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dr. Beth Lorenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Jacket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.7M 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 The Jacket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jacket tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jacket (2005)?
- In US, The Jacket 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 The Jacket worth watching?
- The Jacket holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jacket?
- The Jacket stars Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Kris Kristofferson, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kelly Lynch.
- When was The Jacket released?
- The Jacket was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.