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The Two Jakes

6.019902h 17mRMovieCrimeMysteryThriller

Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work. After Berman shoots his wife's lover, who happens to be his business partner, Gittes is drawn into a web of…

DirectorJack Nicholson
WriterRobert Towne
ProducersJack Nicholson·Robert Evans

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Cast · Directed by Jack Nicholson

JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
J.J. "Jake" Gittes
HKHarvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
Julius "Jake" Berman
MTMeg Tilly
Meg Tilly
Kitty Berman
MSMadeleine Stowe
Madeleine Stowe
Lillian Bodine
EWEli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Cotton Weinberger
RBRubén Blades
Rubén Blades
Mickey Nice
FFFrederic Forrest
Frederic Forrest
Chuck Newty
DKDavid Keith
David Keith
Det. Lt. Loach
RFRichard Farnsworth
Richard Farnsworth
Earl Rawley
TWTracey Walter
Tracey Walter
Tyrone Otley
JMJoe Mantell
Joe Mantell
Lawrence Walsh
JHJames Hong
James Hong
Kahn

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The Two Jakes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Two Jakes on Netflix?

No, The Two Jakes is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is The Two Jakes on Amazon Prime Video?

The Two Jakes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Two Jakes for free?

The Two Jakes is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes is currently the latest film in the Jake Gittes Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Two Jakes?

Yes — Chinatown (1974) comes before The Two Jakes in the Jake Gittes Collection.

Is The Two Jakes part of a trilogy?

No — The Two Jakes is part of the Jake Gittes Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Jake Gittes Collection?

There are 2 films in the Jake Gittes Collection: Chinatown (1974) and The Two Jakes (1990).