Jacob's Ladder

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

19901h 53m7.4(2,013 votes)

DramaMysteryHorror

Synopsis

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, b…

Jacob's Ladder (1990) is a drama, mystery, and horror film directed by Adrian Lyne. It stars Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, and Danny Aiello. The film runs for 1 hour 53 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 2,013 votes.

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Director

Adrian Lyne

Cast

Tim Robbins

Jacob

Elizabeth Peña

Jezzie

Danny Aiello

Louis

Matt Craven

Michael

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul

Jason Alexander

Geary

Patricia Kalember

Sarah

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Who stars in Jacob's Ladder?

Jacob's Ladder stars Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, and Matt Craven, and was directed by Adrian Lyne.

How long is Jacob's Ladder?

Jacob's Ladder has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes.

When did Jacob's Ladder come out?

Jacob's Ladder was released in 1990.

What genre is Jacob's Ladder?

Jacob's Ladder is a drama, mystery, and horror film.

Is Jacob's Ladder worth watching?

Jacob's Ladder holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.