Jackals (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, Jackals is a thriller and horror film directed by Kevin Greutert, running about 86 minutes. “Family first.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the 1980s, an estranged family hires a cult deprogrammer to take back their teenage son from a murderous cult, but find themselves under siege when the cultists surround their cabin, demanding the boy back.
Who’s in it. Jackals stars Stephen Dorff as Jimmy Levine, Johnathon Schaech as Andrew Powell, Deborah Kara Unger as Kathy Powell and Nick Roux as Campbell Powell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Jackals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jackals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jackals tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jackals (2017)?
- In US, Jackals is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Jackals worth watching?
- Jackals holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jackals?
- Jackals stars Stephen Dorff, Johnathon Schaech, Deborah Kara Unger, Nick Roux and Alyssa Julia Smith.
- When was Jackals released?
- Jackals was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.