How long is Jacob's Ladder?

Jacob's Ladder is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Jacob's Ladder rated?

Jacob's Ladder is rated R in the US.

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Jacob's Ladder (1990) runs 1 h 53 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 2,037 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 53 min — ends 9:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Horror
Released: November 2, 1990
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 2,037 votes
Director: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Mystery reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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How long is Jacob's Ladder?: Jacob's Ladder is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Jacob's Ladder rated?: Jacob's Ladder is rated R in the US.
Is Jacob's Ladder a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Mystery reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Jacob's Ladder?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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