The Day of the Jackal (2024)
Kernel Score: 92% · 984 ratings
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery
First aired: 2024-11-07
Seasons: 1 · 10 episodes
Where to watch The Day of the Jackal
- Stream: Peacock
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.
The Day of the Jackal parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that The Day of the Jackal follows a professional assassin being pursued by an intelligence officer.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Political assassination and hitman violence are central to this cat-and-mouse thriller (TV-MA).
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal
- Lashana Lynch as Bianca Pullman
- Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone
- Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow
- Úrsula Corberó as Nuria
- Adoney Díaz Barajas as Carlitos
- David Gojković as Bodyguard
The Day of the Jackal FAQ
Is The Day of the Jackal good?
The Day of the Jackal has a 92% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 984 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Day of the Jackal?
In the US you can stream The Day of the Jackal on Peacock and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Day of the Jackal OK for kids?
The Day of the Jackal is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that The Day of the Jackal follows a professional assassin being pursued by an intelligence officer.
What shows are like The Day of the Jackal?
If you liked The Day of the Jackal, try The Terminal List, 24, The Night Manager and The Night Agent.