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MyCinema has not rated The Two Jakes for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Two Jakes in the US?

The Two Jakes streams on Paramount Plus Essential, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Is The Two Jakes suitable for kids?

The Two Jakes is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19902h 17mCrime / Mystery / Thriller

The Two Jakes

Name: The Two Jakes
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1990-08-10
Duration: 137 min

They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.

Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work. After Berman shoots his wife's lover, who happens to be his business partner, Gittes is drawn into a web of conspiracy and deceit involving the oil reserves beneath Los Angeles. While investigating, Gittes hears a voice from his past that causes him to revisit a traumatic case in Chinatown.

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 17m

At 2h 17m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, mystery, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 3 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Paramount Plus Essential. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 292 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Two Jakes tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 17m.
It is included with Paramount Plus Essential in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 292 votes.
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Is The Two Jakes scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Two Jakes for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Two Jakes in the US?: The Two Jakes streams on Paramount Plus Essential, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Two Jakes?: The Two Jakes runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
Is The Two Jakes suitable for kids?: The Two Jakes 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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