Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Jumpin' Jack Flash is a 1986 comedy thriller directed by Penny Marshall, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Stephen Collins. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $29.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jumpin' Jack Flash About?
The premise of Jumpin' Jack Flash without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly ordinary bank clerk's life takes a dangerous turn when she receives a puzzling message from an unknown individual. As she attempts to decipher the cryptic communication, she becomes embroiled in a perilous game of international espionage. Pursued by shadowy figures and with mounting casualties, she must unravel the mystery while protecting herself from those who want her silenced.
Jumpin' Jack Flash Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- computer
- dark comedy
- title directed by woman
- espionage
- bank
- home invasion
- race against time
- cold war
- on the run
- mysterious man
- showdown
- conspiracy
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- assassin
- ambush
- deception
- kidnapping
- undercover
- british intelligence
- shootout
- female protagonist
- murder
- african american
- new york city
- directorial debut
- cia agent
- computer cracker
- spy
- title based on song
- title spoken by character
- attempted assassination
- colleague colleague relationship
- telephone booth
- fistfight
- kgb agent
- riddle
- panic
- paranoia
- interrogation
- corpse
- docks
- chase
- walking on a ledge
- disguise
- hitman
- henchman
- knocked unconscious
- betrayal
- hostage
- silencer
- englishman
Jumpin' Jack Flash Cast
Whoopi Goldberg leads the cast, with Stephen Collins. Directed by Penny Marshall.
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Director Penny Marshall
More from Penny Marshall
More films directed by Penny Marshall, best-rated first: Awakenings, Big, A League of Their Own and Riding in Cars with Boys.
Jumpin' Jack Flash Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jumpin' Jack Flash 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 61% User score
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Jumpin' Jack Flash Plot Summary
What happens in Jumpin' Jack Flash 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
Teresa “Terry” Doolittle, portrayed by Whoopi Goldberg, works at the First National Bank in Manhattan, New York, where she effortlessly connects with her colleagues, even if she struggles to embody the bank’s corporate persona. Despite her charisma and competence, she faces continual reprimands from her stern boss, James Page.
Full summary
The whole story of Jumpin' Jack Flash, scene by scene
Jumpin' Jack Flash Box Office
Jumpin' Jack Flash grossed $29.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.8M
- US & Canada
- $29.8M
Jumpin' Jack Flash Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Jumpin Jack Flash (1986) original theatrical trailer [FTD-0193]
How Well Do You Know Jumpin' Jack Flash?
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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What is the profession of Teresa 'Terry' Doolittle?
Cars in Jumpin' Jack Flash
33 cars on screen, including the 1978 Checker Taxicab and the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL W126.
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1978 Checker Taxicab Important role -
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1981 Chrysler LeBaron Minor role -
1980 Ford F-350 Minor role
Jumpin' Jack Flash Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Salvese Quien Pueda” and “Джек-попрыгунчик”.
- Also known as
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- Salvese Quien Pueda
- Джек-попрыгунчик
- Ο Κατάσκοπος που Βγήκε από το Κομπιούτερ
- Spiclik, sipirc
- Spionen Der Kom Ind På Skærmen
- ג'ק פלאש המקפץ
- Джек-стрибунець
- Шпионски номера
- Salve-me Quem Puder
- Sálvese quien pueda
- 위기의 암호명
- 东西战争
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- Bleskový Jack
- Jumpin’ Jack Flash
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Jackal, Bang Bang! and Survivor.
Jumpin' Jack Flash FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jumpin' Jack Flash, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jumpin' Jack Flash?
Jumpin' Jack Flash runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Jumpin' Jack Flash released?
Jumpin' Jack Flash was released on October 10, 1986.
Who directed Jumpin' Jack Flash?
Jumpin' Jack Flash was directed by Penny Marshall.
More films by Penny Marshall Who is in the cast of Jumpin' Jack Flash?
Jumpin' Jack Flash stars Whoopi Goldberg and Stephen Collins.
How much did Jumpin' Jack Flash make at the box office?
Jumpin' Jack Flash grossed $29.8 million worldwide.
How is Jumpin' Jack Flash rated?
Jumpin' Jack Flash has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Jumpin' Jack Flash have a post-credit scene?
No. Jumpin' Jack Flash has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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