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Jacknife

6.419891h 42mRMovieDramaWar

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.

DirectorDavid Hugh Jones
WriterStephen Metcalfe
ProducersRobert Schaffel·Sandy Gallin

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Hugh Jones

RNRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
KBKathy Baker
Kathy Baker
Martha Flannigan
EHEd Harris
Ed Harris
David 'High School' Flannigan
IBIvar Brogger
Ivar Brogger
Depot Mechanic
JLJordan Lund
Jordan Lund
Tiny
CDCharles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
BRBruce Ramsay
Bruce Ramsay
Corridor Student
JGJessalyn Gilsig
Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend
JPJosh Pais
Josh Pais
Rick
GCGabrielle Carteris
Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar
KTKirk Taylor
Kirk Taylor
Helicopter Gunner
GGGeorge Gerdes
George Gerdes
Tony

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Jacknife — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jacknife?

Jacknife isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Jacknife on Netflix?

No, Jacknife is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Jacknife on Amazon Prime Video?

Jacknife isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Jacknife isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.