Jacob's Ladder

– A traumatized Vietnam war veteran finds out that his post-war life isn't what he believes it to be w..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 53 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Jacob's Ladder (1990)

A traumatized Vietnam war veteran finds out that his post-war life isn't what he believes it to be when he's attacked by horned creatures in the subway and his dead son comes to visit him...

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Producing Country:
USA
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Jacob's Ladder (1990) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Nov 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Adrian Lyne

Writer:

Bruce Joel Rubin

Main Actors:

Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven

Plot:

New York postal worker Jacob Singer is trying to keep his frayed life from unraveling. His days are increasingly being invaded by flashbacks to his first marriage, his now-dead son, and his tour of duty in Vietnam. Although his new wife tries to help Jacob keep his grip on sanity, the line between reality and delusion is steadily growing more and more uncertain.

Awards:

3 wins.

Production:

Tri Star

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%
Metacritic:
62%