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Film · 2016

Jackie

Directed by Pablo Larraín · starring Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard and Greta Gerwig

  • 1 h 40 min
  • 15
  • Drama · Biography
  • USAChile
  • Released in the UK 19 January 2017
  • 8.3 AverageMovieNCo
  • 7.0 Users20 votes
  • 9.5 Critics6 reviews
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Synopsis

The tragic death of John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president of the United States, marked the country's history forever. This biopic is focused on his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, portrayed by Natalie Portman, and how she lived the days after her husband's death, killed on November 22, 1963. The film is the portrait of the first lady, known for her elegance and dignity, and how she struggled to comfort her own children, overcome the traumatic experience, and preserve her husband's legacy.

Directed by renowned Pablo Larraín ('Neruda', 'The Club'), the film stars Natalie Portman ('Black Swan'), joined by Greta Gerwig, Peter Sarsgaard and Max Casella.

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The essentials

Runtime
100 min1 hour and 40 minutes
Budget
$9mWild Bunch
Box office
$9.2m1.0 times its budget
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is Jackie?
1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Jackie released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 19 January 2017.
Who directed Jackie?
Pablo Larraín.
Who is in Jackie?
It stars Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig and Billy Crudup.
Where can I watch Jackie?
In the UK it is available with a channel on Now and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Jackie make?
It took $9.2 million in US. It cost $9 million.
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Cast

Full cast (25)
Director
Pablo Larraín
Writers
Noah Oppenheim
Producers
Darren Aronofsky, Pascal Caucheteux, Scott Franklin, Ari Handel

Videos and trailers

All 5 videos
'Jackie' trailer #2 2:2419 December 2016

Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 7 reviews
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What the critics say average 9.5 from 6 outlets

  • 10 VarietyGuy Lodge Eschewing standard biopic form at every turn, this brilliantly constructed, diamond-hard character study observes the exhausted, conflicted Jackie as she attempts to disentangle her own perspective… Read
  • 10 The Hollywood ReporterDavid Rooney Extraordinary in its piercing intimacy and lacerating in its sorrow, Jackie is a remarkably raw portrait of an iconic American first lady, reeling in the wake of tragedy while at the same time… Read
  • 10 The GuardianNigel M Smith It's a singular vision from an uncompromising director that happens to be about one of the most famous women in American history. Jackie is not Oscar bait - it's great cinema. Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $9m
  • US $9.2m
  • UK £3m

Awards

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Soundtrack

All 5 songs
  1. Affection No. 3Published Parry Music Spotify
  2. CamelotRichard Burton, Published Chappell, Co, Inc Spotify
  3. Camelot: Finale UltimoRichard Burton, the Camelot Ensemble, Published Chappell, Co, Inc Spotify
  4. Happy BirthdayNatalie Portman, Greta Gerwig, Deborah Findlay, Sunnie Pelant, Aiden Weinberg Spotify

Trivia

All 8 facts

  • TIFF

    The film will participate in TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival).

  • The Journalist

    Billy Crudup's character, billed as "The Journalist" in the credits, is meant to be Theodore H. White of LIFE magazine, who conducted a real-life interview with Jacqueline Kennedy.

  • Third of the shots

    Director Pablo Larraín estimates that a third of the shots in the film were the first take.

  • Darren Aronofsky

    The project was announced with Darren Aronofsky as director, and starring Rachel Weisz as Jacqueline Kennedy. Both withdrew, but Aronofsky stayed on as a producer.

  • Mica Levi

    Second music score for a feature film of music composer Mica Levi whose first was for Under the Skin (2013). Her third is for Marjorie Prime (2017).

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