Jack Be Nimble (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Jack Be Nimble is a thriller and horror film directed by Garth Maxwell, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jack and Dora, abandoned by their parents as babies, are desperate to find each other after years of adoption. Jack's young life has been spent with a sadistic family. Dora, whose life has been somewhat better, has developed extra-sensory powers which tell her that Jack's in danger and drives her to search for him.
Who’s in it. Jack Be Nimble stars Alexis Arquette as Jack, Sarah Smuts-Kennedy as Dora, Bruno Lawrence as Teddy and Tony Barry as Clarrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Jack Be Nimble has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack Be Nimble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack Be Nimble tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack Be Nimble (1993)?
- In US, Jack Be Nimble is available to stream on Philo and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jack Be Nimble worth watching?
- Jack Be Nimble holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack Be Nimble?
- Jack Be Nimble stars Alexis Arquette, Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, Bruno Lawrence, Tony Barry and Elizabeth Hawthorne.
- When was Jack Be Nimble released?
- Jack Be Nimble was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.