Jacknife (1989)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.

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.

• Released: 1989-10-05
• Genres: Drama, War
• Runtime: 1h 42m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.4/10 from 142 votes

Directed by David Hugh Jones.

Top cast

• Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
• Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan
• Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan
• Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic
• Jordan Lund as Tiny
• Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
• Bruce Ramsay as Corridor Student
• Jessalyn Gilsig as His Girlfriend
• Josh Pais as Rick
• Gabrielle Carteris as College Girl in Bar

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Jacknife

• United States: watch free on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
• India: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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