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TMDB19901h 53mDrama / Mystery / Horror

Jacob's Ladder

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

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.

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Jacob's Ladder at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 53m

At 1h 53m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Mystery · Horror

TMDB files it under drama, mystery, and horror.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 2,019 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Jacob's Ladder tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 53m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 2,019 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Jacob's Ladder

Is Jacob's Ladder scary?
MyCinema has not rated Jacob's Ladder for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Jacob's Ladder in the US?
Jacob's Ladder streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Is Jacob's Ladder suitable for kids?
Jacob's Ladder is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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