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The Jackal
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Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. With Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive target for the people charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can recognize him.
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6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTHired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, a psychopathic hitman known only as The Jackal proves an elusive tar…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Jackal.
MoviHero lists November 14, 1997 as the release date for The Jackal. Michael Caton-Jones is the listed director. The listed cast includes Bruce Willis as The Jackal, Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen, Sidney Poitier as Carter Preston, Diane Venora as Major Valentina Koslova. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 14, 1997
GenresCrime · Thriller · Action
Runtime2h 4m
DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
CastBruce Willis as The Jackal, Richard Gere as Declan Mulqueen, Sidney Poitier as Carter Preston, Diane Venora as Major Valentina Koslova
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Jackal runs 2h 4m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 2,258 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Globetrotting pursuit of a master-of-disguise assassin RELEASED IN 1997 and directed by Michael Caton-Jones, "The Jackal” is an international crime thriller about a joint FBI/MVD…”
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“This is one I've seen several times over the years and while certainly not great and it is funny hearing Richard Gere with an Irish…”
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“The Jackal is the kind of Thriller that does everything by the book.”
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“Deputy Director Carter Preston, FBI.”
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