Jacob's Ladder
“The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Tim Robbins
Jacob
Elizabeth Peña
Jezzie
Danny Aiello
Louis
Matt Craven
Michael
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Paul
Jason Alexander
Geary
Patricia Kalember
Sarah
Eriq La Salle
Frank
Ving Rhames
George
Brian Tarantina
Doug
Anthony Alessandro
Rod
Brent Hinkley
Jerry
S. Epatha Merkerson
Elsa
Suzanne Shepherd
Hospital Receptionist
Doug Barron
Group Leader
Jan Saint
Santa
Kisha Skinner
Street Singer
Dion Simmons
Street Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 14, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.04x
+$1.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Lyne
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Joel Rubin
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Jacob's Ladder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.1M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Lyne
Bruce Joel Rubin
Maurice Jarre
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Tom Rolf
Bruce Joel Rubin, Alan Marshall, Andrew G. Vajna, Mario Kassar
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Rolf
Editor
Bruce Joel Rubin
Producer
Bruce Joel Rubin
Writer
Adrian Lyne
Director
Alan Marshall
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Director of Photography
Brian Morris
Production Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacob's Ladder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jacob's Ladder about?
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.
Who directed Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder was directed by Adrian Lyne.
Who stars in Jacob's Ladder?
The principal cast of Jacob's Ladder includes Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince.
When was Jacob's Ladder released and how long is it?
Jacob's Ladder was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $26.1M at the worldwide box office (1.04 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Jacob's Ladder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jacob's Ladder was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jacob's Ladder?
Jacob's Ladder holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).