The Day of the Jackal (2024): Cast & Plot
The Day of the Jackal is a 2024 mystery drama directed by Brian Kirk and Anthony Philipson, starring Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal, Úrsula Corberó and Eleanor Matsuura.
- Directors
- Brian Kirk and Anthony Philipson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carnival Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Day of the Jackal About?
The premise of The Day of the Jackal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The hunter becomes the hunted when the legendary Jackal, a solitary assassin who charges top fees for his kills, is pursued by a determined British intelligence officer. Their deadly cat‑and‑mouse game sweeps across Europe, leaving a trail of violence and intrigue in its wake.
The Day of the Jackal Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- assassin
- spy thriller
- sniper
- europe
- cat and mouse
- anti hero
- bed bomb
- sniper rifle
- nom de guerre
- munich germany
- villain as protagonist
- suspicious wife
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- cadiz spain
- london england
- hidden safe
- refusing to pay
- manhunt
- budapest hungary
- false identity
- afghanistan veteran
- wearing disguises
- husband leads a secret double life
- cabal
- mole
- man in disguise
- mi6
- brother sister relationship
- secret room
- hitman
- british intelligence
- ex army sniper
- ex military
- mi6 british intelligence service
- mi6 agent
- professional killer
- gay kiss
- bisexual man
- bisexual male protagonist
- bisexual
- bisexual protagonist
- kiss
- bare chested male
- based on novel
- husband wife relationship
The Day of the Jackal Cast & Characters
Eddie Redmayne leads the cast as The Jackal, with Úrsula Corberó as Nuria and Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone. Directed by Brian Kirk and Anthony Philipson; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Brian Kirk
- Co-director Anthony Philipson
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Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal -
Úrsula Corberó as Nuria -
Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone -
Chukwudi Iwuji as Osita Halcrow
Also Starring in The Day of the Jackal
· 2 more- Lashana Lynch Bianca Pullman
- Adoney Díaz Barajas Carlitos
More from Brian Kirk and Anthony Philipson
More films directed by Brian Kirk and Anthony Philipson, best-rated first: Dead of Winter, 21 Bridges, Einstein and the Bomb and 8 Days: To the Moon and Back.
The Day of the Jackal Plot Summary
What happens in The Day of the Jackal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York City, high school teacher Todd Tolocci prepares to attend the wedding of Kirby Kowalczyk, the creator of a popular energy drink. A chauffeur arrives to drive him there. As the man enters the house, tragedy unfolds: he kills Todd and removes his glass eye, then uses a machine to liquefy the body and dons facial prosthetics to resemble him. At the wedding, the guests are unaware of the masquerade until the imposter moves with unsettling confidence, and the scene grows tense as he navigates the crowd.
Full summary
The whole story of The Day of the Jackal, scene by scene
The Day of the Jackal Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Featurette How Eddie Redmayne & Lashana Lynch Brought Their Characters To Life In The Day Of The Jackal | BAFTA
- Featurette Eddie Redmayne Teaches Úrsula Corberó the Art of Eating a Jaffa Cake | The Day of the Jackal
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The Day of the Jackal FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene
Director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Day of the Jackal, each answered in a sentence.
Who directed The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal was directed by Brian Kirk and Anthony Philipson.
More films by Brian Kirk Who is in the cast of The Day of the Jackal?
The Day of the Jackal stars Eddie Redmayne as The Jackal, Úrsula Corberó as Nuria and Eleanor Matsuura as Zina Jansone, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Day of the Jackal have a post-credit scene?
No. The Day of the Jackal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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