Jacknife

Where to watch Jacknife in United Kingdom

Jacknife is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Sky Store in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 September 2026.

About Jacknife

Jacknife is a 1989 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by David Hugh Jones, starring Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker and Ed Harris. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 140 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jacknife in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

Top cast

Robert De Niro

Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy Baker

Martha Flannigan

Ed Harris

David 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar Brogger

Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund

Tiny

Charles S. Dutton

Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay

Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig

His Girlfriend

Josh Pais

Rick

Gabrielle Carteris

College Girl in Bar

Kirk Taylor

Helicopter Gunner

George Gerdes

Tony

Lois Dellar

Cocktail Waitress

Loudon Wainwright III

Ferretti

T

Tom Isbell

Bobby Buckman

Sloane Shelton

Shirley

Walter Massey

Ed Buckman

Elizabeth Franz

Pru Buckman

Madison Arnold

Sam, Bartender

Tom Rack

William Green

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