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Jacob's Ladder

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

DramaMysteryHorror
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1990-11-02
1h 53m
English
Released
Carolco Pictures

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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.

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Stream Jacob's Ladder online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama, mystery, and horror movie originally produced in English and released in 1990, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 1,894 viewers worldwide.

About Jacob's Ladder

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

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. Running 113 minutes.

Jacob's Ladder Cast and Characters

The cast features Tim Robbins (as Jacob), Elizabeth Peña (as Jezzie), Danny Aiello (as Louis), Matt Craven (as Michael), and Pruitt Taylor Vince (as Paul). Their performances are a major reason Jacob's Ladder has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Jacob's Ladder?

Jacob's Ladder runs for 113 minutes (about 1.9 hours).

Is Jacob's Ladder good? What's the rating?

Jacob's Ladder holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 1,894 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Jacob's Ladder?

The main cast includes Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, and Matt Craven, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Jacob's Ladder available in English?

Yes — Jacob's Ladder was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Jacob's Ladder released?

Jacob's Ladder was released in 1990.

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What is Jacob's Ladder about?

Jacob's Ladder is a Drama/Mystery English-language film. 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.

When was Jacob's Ladder released?

Jacob's Ladder was released on November 2, 1990. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. The film was produced by Carolco Pictures.

Who stars in Jacob's Ladder?

Jacob's Ladder stars Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello and Matt Craven. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Jacob's Ladder available in HD?

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