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JFK

Seen it?

1991 | 189 min | Drama, Thriller, History

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it made about 5 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Clear and Present Danger or All the President's Men, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 3 hr 9 min.

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Cinematography, Academy Awards: Best Film Editing. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Director. Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA Awards: Best Editing, BAFTA Awards: Best Sound. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 2 more BAFTAs.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $205 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 429K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Oliver Stone

  • Kevin CostnerJim Garrison
  • Tommy Lee JonesClay Shaw
  • Gary OldmanLee Harvey Oswald
  • Kevin BaconWillie O'Keefe
  • Michael RookerBill Broussard
  • Jack LemmonJack Martin
  • Laurie MetcalfSusie Cox
  • Sissy SpacekLiz Garrison
  • Joe PesciDavid Ferrie
  • John CandyDean Andrews