Jacknife (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, Jacknife is a drama film directed by David Hugh Jones, running about 102 minutes. “Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.
Who’s in it. Jacknife stars Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey, Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan, Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan and Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Jacknife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Jacknife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jacknife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jacknife (1989)?
- In US, Jacknife 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 Jacknife worth watching?
- Jacknife holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jacknife?
- Jacknife stars Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, Ivar Brogger and Jordan Lund.
- When was Jacknife released?
- Jacknife was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.