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The Jacket

Seen it?

2005 | 103 min | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Tense, mind-bending.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $29 million worldwide on a $29 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 168K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Maybury

  • Adrien BrodyJack Starks
  • Keira KnightleyJackie Price
  • Kris KristoffersonDr. Thomas Becker
  • Jennifer Jason LeighDr. Beth Lorenson
  • Kelly LynchJean Price
  • Brad RenfroThe Stranger
  • Daniel CraigRudy Mackenzie
  • Angel CoulbyIntern #2
  • Steven MackintoshDr. Hopkins
  • Brendan CoyleDamon