Action Jackson
Seen it?1988 | 96 min | Action, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Beverly Hills Cop, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power hungry auto magnate who's systematically eliminating his competition.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$20 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig R. Baxley
- Carl WeathersSgt. Jericho 'Action' Jackson
- Craig T. NelsonPeter Dellaplane
- VanitySydney Ash
- Sharon StonePatrice Dellaplane
- Thomas F. WilsonOfficer Kornblau
- Robert DaviTony Moretti
- Bill DukeCapt. Earl Armbruster
- Jack ThibeauDetective Kotterwell
- Roger Aaron BrownOfficer Lack
- Stan FosterAlbert Smith