A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.
Jacknife has generally received mixed reviews.
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Jacknife was released in 1989 and has generally received mixed reviews.
Online reviewers have written 24 reviews, giving Jacknife (1989) an average rating of 57%.
Overall, film critics prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 80%, compared to cinema-goers, who gave it a lower average score of 69%. Professional critics were more impressed with Jacknife than amateur reviewers were.
With a score of 57%, Jacknife is roughly the same as the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1989, which stands at 57%.
Other movies from 1989 with similar scores include films like Tango & Cash, Weekend at Bernie's and Great Balls of Fire!.
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