Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Jumpin' Jack Flash is a comedy, thriller and romance film directed by Penny Marshall, running about 100 minutes. “An Adventure In Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day, she gets a strange coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout, she remains in contact with this mysterious person, who needs Terry's help save his life.
Who’s in it. Jumpin' Jack Flash stars Whoopi Goldberg as Terry Dolittle, Stephen Collins as Marty Phillips, John Wood as Jeremy Talbott and Carol Kane as Cynthia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Jumpin' Jack Flash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jumpin' Jack Flash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jumpin' Jack Flash tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)?
- In US, Jumpin' Jack Flash is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jumpin' Jack Flash worth watching?
- Jumpin' Jack Flash holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jumpin' Jack Flash?
- Jumpin' Jack Flash stars Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Collins, John Wood, Carol Kane and Annie Potts.
- When was Jumpin' Jack Flash released?
- Jumpin' Jack Flash was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.