The Jackal
1997, English. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?
Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 2,251 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Jackal
The Jackal is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael Caton-JonesDirector
- Bruce WillisThe Jackal
- Richard GereDeclan Mulqueen
- Sidney PoitierCarter Preston
- Diane VenoraMajor Valentina Koslova
- J.K. SimmonsFBI Agent T. I. Witherspoon
- Mathilda MayIsabella Zanconia
- John CunninghamFBI Director Donald Brown
- Jack BlackIan Lamont
- Stephen SpinellaDouglas
- Tess HarperThe First Lady
- David HaymanTerek Murad
- Ravil IsyanovGhazzi Murad
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chuck Pfarrer
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $159M
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News & fan talk
What The Jackal is based on
The Jackal is based on The Day of the Jackal, a 1973 film and The Day of the Jackal (1971) by Frederick Forsyth.
Film · 1973
The Day of the Jackal
1971
The Day of the Jackal
By Frederick Forsyth
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The Jackal: quick answers
Is The Jackal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 2,251 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Jackal?
The Jackal runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Jackal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Jackal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Jackal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Jackal is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Jackal on?
The Jackal is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Jackal?
If you liked The Jackal, try War, Run All Night, The Boondock Saints.
Who directed The Jackal?
The Jackal (1997) was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and stars Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier.
What is The Jackal based on?
The Jackal is based on The Day of the Jackal, a 1973 film and The Day of the Jackal (1971) by Frederick Forsyth.