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MyCinema has not rated Jack's Back for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and mystery film.

Where can I watch Jack's Back in the US?

Jack's Back streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Jack's Back?

Jack's Back runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is Jack's Back suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Jack's Back in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19881h 37mHorror / Thriller / Mystery / Crime

Jack's Back

Name: Jack's Back
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1988-05-06
Duration: 97 min

One hundred years ago, in the City of London, in the East-End slum of Whitechapel, a man shocked the world by murdering, raping and mutilating five women. He was never caught.

A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed. However, when the doctor himself is murdered, his identical twin brother claims to have seen visions of the true killer.

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Based on 96 votes

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Jack's Back at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

At 1h 37m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Thriller · Mystery · Crime

TMDB files it under horror, thriller, mystery, and crime.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 10 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

5.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 96 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Jack's Back tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 37m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
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Is Jack's Back scary?: MyCinema has not rated Jack's Back for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, thriller, and mystery film.
Where can I watch Jack's Back in the US?: Jack's Back streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Jack's Back?: Jack's Back runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is Jack's Back suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Jack's Back in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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