The Day of the Jackal (1973), directed by Fred Zinnemann, is an action film and is available to stream on 4 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.8/10 and 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from 670 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1973, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s action, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, and Michel Auclair. At 143 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
The Day of the Jackal isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Fugitive and Family Plot, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Day of the Jackal isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Day of the Jackal isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — The Day of the Jackal isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — The Day of the Jackal isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- The Day of the Jackal runs 2h 23m (143 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 80/100.
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