Jackie (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Jackie is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Pablo Larraín. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $29.8 million worldwide. It won 5 awards from 20 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Pablo Larraín
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jackie About?
The premise of Jackie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This biographical drama portrays Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in the weeks following her husband John F. Kennedy's assassination. Natalie Portman delivers a powerful performance as she privately confronts the tragedy, struggling to maintain composure while working with President Lyndon B. Johnson’s staff to shape the narrative of the events. The film explores her determination to preserve the image of Camelot and her efforts to navigate the immense grief and political pressures following the loss of her husband.
Jackie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- first lady
- widow
- funeral
- assassination
- grief
- president
- american history
- political assassination
- reference to camelot
- reference to abraham lincoln
- death of husband
- cigarette smoking
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- loss of husband
- interview
- title spoken by character
- lyndon b. johnson character
- robert f. kennedy character
- jacqueline kennedy character
- kenneth o'donnell character
- john f. kennedy character
- black and white scene
- the white house washington d.c.
- john f. kennedy assassination
- tv interview
- gunshot
- ted kennedy character
- character name as title
- character nickname as title
- reference to the abraham lincoln assassination
- democratic leader
- democratic president
- democratic vice president
- tragedy drama
- jack valenti character
- john connally character
- lady bird johnson character
- ben bradlee character
- robert mcnamara character
- sargent shriver character
- charles de gaulle character
- joan kennedy character
- john f. kennedy jr. character
- caroline kennedy character
- patricia kennedy character
- rose kennedy character
- ethel kennedy character
- peter lawford character
- first lady of the united states of america
- president of the united states
- reference to james monroe
The Director of Jackie
Directed by Pablo Larraín.
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Director Pablo Larraín
More from Pablo Larraín
More films directed by Pablo Larraín, best-rated first: No, Neruda, Maria and Tony Manero.
Jackie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jackie 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Jackie Plot Summary
What happens in Jackie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a striking close-up of Jackie Kennedy as portrayed by Natalie Portman. It’s November 1963 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, and we see her grappling with the aftermath of her husband’s tragic assassination. A journalist, played by Billy Crudup, arrives at the home where Jackie is temporarily staying, and she reflects on the horrible headlines circulating in the press about her. She warns him that she intends to edit their conversation, a notion he finds unlikely.
Full summary
The whole story of Jackie, scene by scene
Jackie Box Office
Jackie grossed $29.8 million worldwide. $14 million came from the US and Canada and $15.8 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.8M
- US & Canada
- $14M
- International
- $15.8M
Jackie Awards & Nominations
Jackie won 5 awards from 20 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2016, with 3 wins from 6 nominations.
5 wins20 nominations8 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2017 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Natalie Portman
- Nominated Best Original Music
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Spirit Awards 2017 4 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Pablo Larraín
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Natalie Portman
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Oscars 2017 3 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Natalie Portman
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Natalie Portman
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Artios Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Studio or Independent – Drama
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Golden Globes 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Natalie Portman
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Critics' Choice 2016 3 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Actress – Natalie Portman
- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Hair and Makeup
- Nominated Best Art Direction
- Nominated Best Cinematography
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TIFF 2016 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Platform Prize – Pablo Larraín
Jackie Trailers & Videos
23 videos: 1 trailer, 11 teasers, 4 clips and 7 featurettes.
- Teaser OFFICIAL TEASER TRAILER
- Teaser TV SPOT - Believe
- Teaser TV SPOT - Fairytales
- Teaser TV SPOT - Remember
How Well Do You Know Jackie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who played the role of Jackie Kennedy in the film?
Cars in Jackie
10 cars on screen, including the 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the Harley-Davidson FL Duo Glide.
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1963 Pontiac Ambulance Important role
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Movies Like Jackie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Woman Named Jackie, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.
Jackie FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Jackie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jackie?
Jackie runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Jackie released?
Jackie was released on December 2, 2016.
Who directed Jackie?
Jackie was directed by Pablo Larraín.
More films by Pablo Larraín How much did Jackie make at the box office?
Jackie grossed $29.8 million worldwide ($14 million domestic, $15.8 million international).
How is Jackie rated?
Jackie has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Jackie win?
Jackie won 5 awards from 20 nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2017.
Does Jackie have a post-credit scene?
No. Jackie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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