Jacob’s Ladder
(1990)
7.4
PixlRun
The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 53min
Premiere
1990-11-02
Box office
$26,118,851
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Adrian Lyne
Cinematography
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Editor
Tom Rolf
Producers
Alan Marshall, Bruce Joel Rubin
Production
Carolco Pictures
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All cast & crew
Tim Robbins
Jacob
Danny Aiello
Louis
Matt Craven
Michael
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Paul
Jason Alexander
Geary
Patricia Kalember
Sarah
Eriq La Salle
Frank
Director
Adrian LyneCinematography
Jeffrey L. KimballEditor
Tom RolfProducers
Alan Marshall, Bruce Joel RubinPhotos
Awards summary
3 wins & 1 nomination total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Jacob’s Ladder?
Adrian Lyne directed Jacob’s Ladder in 1990.
What is the IMDb rating?
Jacob’s Ladder has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 from 126,739 votes.
Where can I watch Jacob’s Ladder?
Jacob’s Ladder is available on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
How long is Jacob’s Ladder?
Jacob’s Ladder has a runtime of 1h 53min (113 minutes).
How much did Jacob’s Ladder earn at the box office?
Jacob’s Ladder earned $26,118,851 worldwide.