
Quick Info
- Year
- 1990
- Director
- Adrian Lyne
- Duration
- 113 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $25M
- Box Office
- $26M
External Ratings
IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
📺 Where to Watch
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Jacob's Ladder
Our Rating
7.5/10
7.5/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.2/10
7/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
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