The Day of the Jackal
1973, English. Directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Nameless, faceless... relentlessly moving towards the date with death that would rock the world.
An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Day of the Jackal is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
- Edward FoxThe Jackal
- Terence AlexanderLloyd
- Michel AuclairColonel Rolland
- Alan Badelthe Minister
- Tony BrittonInspector Thomas
- Denis CareyCasson
- Cyril CusackGunsmith
- Maurice DenhamGeneral Colbert
- Michael LonsdaleDeputy Commissioner Claude Lebel
- Vernon DobtcheffInterrogator
- Jacques FrançoisPascal
- Olga Georges-PicotDenise
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1973
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kenneth Ross
- Box office
- $16M
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What The Day of the Jackal is based on
The Day of the Jackal is based on The Day of the Jackal, a 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth.
Novel · 1971
The Day of the Jackal
By Frederick Forsyth
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The Day of the Jackal: quick answers
Is The Day of the Jackal worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 729 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does The Day of the Jackal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Day of the Jackal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Day of the Jackal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Day of the Jackal is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Day of the Jackal on?
The Day of the Jackal is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day of the Jackal?
If you liked The Day of the Jackal, try From Paris with Love, Nick of Time, Kiss of the Dragon.
Who directed The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal (1973) was directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair.
What is The Day of the Jackal based on?
The Day of the Jackal is based on The Day of the Jackal, a 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth.