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Jacob's Ladder (1990)

The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.

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After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.

Release Date
November 2, 1990
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
7.4/10 (1877 votes)

Director: Adrian Lyne

Cast: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Alexander, Patricia Kalember, Eriq La Salle

Production: Carolco Pictures
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Budget
$25M
Revenue
$26M
Full Cast (71 people)

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GenerationofSwine - 10/10

Trippy. No, you probably didn't read that right. I meant to write it in a way that sounded more like a stoner. Tripppy? Tttttrrrrrriiiippppppyyyyy, duuuude. Something like that. Anyway, I love Tim Robbins as an actor and you should take that statement into consideration when I say that this is one of his better films. What I can say is that a doctor goes to Vietnam, and then leaves his wi...

January 12, 2023

Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.

The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.

7.4
113 min

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/2/1990
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Cast

Tim Robbins

as Jacob

Elizabeth Peña

as Jezzie

Danny Aiello

as Louis

Matt Craven

as Michael

Pruitt Taylor Vince

as Paul

Jason Alexander

as Geary

Patricia Kalember

as Sarah

Eriq La Salle

as Frank

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jacob's Ladder about?

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around hi…

How long is Jacob's Ladder?

1h 53m

When was Jacob's Ladder released?

November 2, 1990

Who directed Jacob's Ladder?

Adrian Lyne

Who stars in Jacob's Ladder?

Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello

What genre is Jacob's Ladder?

Drama, Mystery, Horror

What is Jacob's Ladder rated?

R

Is Jacob's Ladder available to stream?

Yes, on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel