Where to watch Jacknife(1989)
In the United States, Jacknife is available to stream on MovieSphere+. It's also free on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Jacknife
Availability in United States
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Free
Fandango at Home Free
Plex
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Rent
Amazon Video
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- Google Play
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Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Jacknife plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- October 5, 1989
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Directed by
- David Hugh Jones
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 142 votes
Jacknife trailer
Cast
Robert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan
Ed HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic
Jordan LundTiny
Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce RamsayCorridor Student
Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend
Josh PaisRick
Gabrielle CarterisCollege Girl in Bar
FAQ
Where can I watch Jacknife?
In the United States, Jacknife is available to stream on MovieSphere+. It's also free on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Jacknife?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Jacknife?
Jacknife runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
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