Jacob's Ladder
"The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming."
Originally released in 1990. Jacob's Ladder is a drama/mystery film. directed by Adrian Lyne.
Starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, and Danny Aiello
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, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,817 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$26.1M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,118,851
Production Companies
- Carolco Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacob's Ladder about?
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...
Who directed Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder was directed by Adrian Lyne.
How long is Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Jacob's Ladder released?
Jacob's Ladder was released on November 2, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jacob's Ladder?
The main cast of Jacob's Ladder includes Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince.
Is Jacob's Ladder worth watching?
Jacob's Ladder has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,817 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.