The Day of the Jackal (1973)
Kernel Score: 87% · 660 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: 1973-05-16
Runtime: 143 minutes
Where to watch The Day of the Jackal
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US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.
The Day of the Jackal parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Day of the Jackal is a PG-rated classic thriller about a professional assassin plotting to kill a president.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Involves an assassination plot and a professional hitman, though rated only PG with restrained on-screen violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Edward Fox as The Jackal
- Terence Alexander as Lloyd
- Michel Auclair as Colonel Rolland
- Alan Badel as the Minister
- Tony Britton as Inspector Thomas
- Denis Carey as Casson
- Cyril Cusack as Gunsmith
- Maurice Denham as General Colbert
- Michael Lonsdale as Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel
- Vernon Dobtcheff as Interrogator
The Day of the Jackal FAQ
Is The Day of the Jackal good?
The Day of the Jackal has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Day of the Jackal OK for kids?
The Day of the Jackal is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Day of the Jackal is a PG-rated classic thriller about a professional assassin plotting to kill a president.
What movies are like The Day of the Jackal?
If you liked The Day of the Jackal, try The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Identity, Mission: Impossible - Fallout and The Man Who Knew Too Much.