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74% Critic Match
Jacob's Ladder
“The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.”
7.4 / 10• 1990• 1h 53m•R• English
DramaMysteryHorror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Tim Robbins
Jacob
Lead
Elizabeth Peña
Jezzie
Danny Aiello
Louis
Matt Craven
Michael
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Paul
Jason Alexander
Geary
Patricia Kalember
Sarah
Eriq La Salle
Frank
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Adrian Lyne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Jacob's Ladder is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
