Jake's Road (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Jake's Road is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Mike Mayhall. “Family ties cut deep” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Waking in a hospital, bruised and beaten, a young man struggles to piece together the events of a horrifying weekend. Amid flashes of relaxing with friends, the image of a killer begins to emerge - creeping ever closer. Somewhere within his memories and the madness lies the key to the killer’s identity, which, once discovered, may be more horrific than the murders themselves. Set in rural southern Louisiana Jake’s Road is a tale of family and how one moment can rip loved ones apart or bind them forever. With enough twists and turns to keep viewers guessing until the very end, we discover what drives a man to kill all that he loves and fight for all that he has.

Who’s in it. Jake's Road stars Eric Roberts as Keith, Garrett Hines as Sam, Leticia Jimenez as Kay and Tim Bell as Mike, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Jake's Road has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jake's Road page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jake's Road tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.