Jackie (2016)
A First Lady navigates profound grief and public scrutiny in the intimate, melancholy aftermath of tragedy.
An account of the days of First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, in the immediate aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963.
How intense is Jackie?
Jackie has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Jackie feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Jackie
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Jackie for you?
Is Jackie scary?
No. Jackie is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Jackie gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Jackie sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Jackie OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Jackie?
Jackie runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Jackie?
Jackie is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Jackie have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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