Jacob's Ladder (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1990, Jacob's Ladder is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Adrian Lyne, running about 113 minutes. “The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
Who’s in it. Jacob's Ladder stars Tim Robbins as Jacob, Elizabeth Peña as Jezzie, Danny Aiello as Louis and Matt Craven as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Jacob's Ladder has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus 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 Jacob's Ladder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jacob's Ladder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jacob's Ladder (1990)?
- In US, Jacob's Ladder is available to stream on MGM Plus, 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 Jacob's Ladder worth watching?
- Jacob's Ladder holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jacob's Ladder?
- Jacob's Ladder stars Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven and Pruitt Taylor Vince.
- When was Jacob's Ladder released?
- Jacob's Ladder was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.