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Jade (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Jade is a 1995 drama thriller directed by William Friedkin, starring Michael Biehn, Richard Crenna and Chazz Palminteri. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $9.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
worldwide gross
$9.9M
Metascore
33
Jade (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
William Friedkin
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jade About?

The premise of Jade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Impulsive and reckless, Jade finds herself entangled in a dangerous situation, forced to face the repercussions of her choices. As the stakes rise, she must navigate a deceptive world where every decision carries weight and the possibility of freedom seems distant. She struggles to uncover the truth while confronting unforeseen challenges and the consequences of her actions.

Jade Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female full frontal nudity
  • murder of a nude woman
  • female rear nudity
  • panties pulled down
  • shaved vulva
  • female frontal nudity
  • cunnilingus
  • female removes her dress
  • naked dead woman
  • hit by a car
  • rear entry sex
  • oral sex
+38 more
  • serial killer
  • extramarital affair
  • female nudity
  • erotic thriller
  • thong
  • prostitute
  • adultery
  • rough sex
  • blood on head
  • hit and run
  • nudity
  • pubic hair
  • sabotaged brakes
  • concealed camera
  • breaking a window with a chair
  • female star appears nude
  • female topless nudity
  • female pubic hair
  • reference to pubic hair
  • prostitution
  • blackmail
  • redheaded man
  • sex scene
  • kissing while having sex
  • love interest
  • cold blooded killer
  • sex in bed
  • sexuality
  • old flame
  • dead woman in morgue
  • car chase
  • brake failure
  • chinatown
  • rage
  • sex killer
  • deception
  • male rear nudity
  • bloody face
Where to watch

Where to Watch Jade

Rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Jade Cast

Michael Biehn leads the cast, with Richard Crenna and Chazz Palminteri. Directed by William Friedkin; 9 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Jade Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Jade 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

Jade Plot Summary

What happens in Jade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

San Francisco’s Assistant District Attorney, David Corelli, finds himself embroiled in a complex murder investigation when prominent businessman Kyle Medford is discovered brutally killed in his home, an antique hatchet being the murder weapon. As detectives Bob Hargrove and Petey Vesko dive into the case, they uncover scandalous photographs of Governor Lew Edwards in compromising situations with a prostitute named Patrice Jacinto. Patrice reveals that Medford had orchestrated an arrangement where he paid her and other women to engage with wealthy clients at his lavish beach house in Pacifica. According to her, the most sought-after among them was a mysterious woman known only as “Jade.”

Full summary

The whole story of Jade, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Jade Box Office

Jade grossed $9.9 million worldwide.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.9M

US & Canada
$9.9M
Videos

Jade Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Jade.

Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jade?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the primary investigator in the murder of Kyle Medford?

Cars

Cars in Jade

74 cars on screen, including the 1994 Ford Taurus and the 1992 Ford Thunderbird.

All 74 cars
  • 1994 Ford Taurus in Jade 1994 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1992 Ford Thunderbird in Jade 1992 Ford Thunderbird Important role
  • 1994 Buick Century in Jade 1994 Buick Century Minor role
  • 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Jade 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Jade Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Шлюха” and “Нефрит”.

Also known as
  • Шлюха
  • Нефрит
  • 玉焰
  • ג'ייד
  • Jade - Amikor a fantázia túl messzire megy
  • Джейд
  • 제이드
  • 桃色陷阱
  • ผู้หญิงทำไมถึงมีชู้
  • Geismas
  • Ngọc Ẩn

Seen Jade?

FAQ

Jade FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jade?

Jade runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Jade released?

Jade was released on October 13, 1995.

Who directed Jade?

Jade was directed by William Friedkin.

More films by William Friedkin

Who is in the cast of Jade?

Jade stars Michael Biehn, Richard Crenna and Chazz Palminteri, among 9 credited actors.

Where can I watch Jade?

In the US, Jade is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Jade make at the box office?

Jade grossed $9.9 million worldwide.

How is Jade rated?

Jade has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 33 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does Jade have a post-credit scene?

No. Jade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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