The Jacket (2005)
A veteran's journey into a surreal future blurs reality as he foresees his death and races to understand it.
A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.
How intense is The Jacket?
The Jacket is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Jacket feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulmelancholydreamlikesurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Jacket
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Jacket for you?
Is The Jacket scary?
Only a little. The Jacket has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Jacket gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Jacket sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Jacket OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Jacket?
The Jacket runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream The Jacket?
The Jacket is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi.
Does The Jacket have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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