The Skyjacker's Tale (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Skyjacker's Tale is a documentary film directed by Jamie Kastner, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Canadian documentarian Jamie Kastner (The Secret Disco Revolution) looks back at a notorious 1970s murder trial in the Virgin Islands — where five politicized young islanders were convicted of a massacre at a ritzy country club — and its dramatic aftermath a decade later, when the culprits’ ostensible leader staged a skyjacking and found refuge in Cuba.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Skyjacker's Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and 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 Skyjacker's Tale page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skyjacker's Tale (2017)?
- In US, The Skyjacker's Tale is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and 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 Skyjacker's Tale worth watching?
- The Skyjacker's Tale holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Skyjacker's Tale released?
- The Skyjacker's Tale was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.