Movie poster for Jacob's Ladder
TMDb Rating
7.4/10

1,817 verified votes

Jacob's Ladder (1990)

DramaMysteryHorror
113 min

"The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming."

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Adrian Lyne

Top Cast

Tim RobbinsElizabeth PeñaDanny AielloMatt CravenPruitt Taylor Vince

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