The Jacket (2014): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Jacket is a 2014 short romantic drama directed by Patrick Vollrath, starring Laurence Rupp as Paul, Daniel Sträßer and Hanna Binder. It runs 9 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla and Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Director
- Patrick Vollrath
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jacket About?
The premise of The Jacket without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A boy meets a girl. It could be love. But there is this jacket, too. And the jacket will change everything…
Where to Watch The Jacket
Stream it on Hoopla and Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Jacket Cast & Characters
Laurence Rupp leads the cast as Paul, with Daniel Sträßer and Hanna Binder as Kaya. Directed by Patrick Vollrath.
- Director Patrick Vollrath
- Laurence Rupp as Paul
- Daniel Sträßer
- Hanna Binder as Kaya
The Jacket Plot Summary
What happens in The Jacket from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Starks, a Gulf War veteran, returns to Vermont in 1992 with lingering memory gaps and a fragile sense of reality. While wandering along a quiet highway, he crosses paths with a young girl named Jackie and her mother, a situation painted with hardship and care. Jackie asks for his dog tags, and he quietly hands them over, a small act of trust that binds them for a moment. A stranger offers him a ride, and not long after, they are pulled over by a police officer.
Full summary
The whole story of The Jacket, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Jacket?
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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Which war did Jack Starks serve in before returning to Vermont?
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The Jacket FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Jacket, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jacket?
The Jacket runs 9 minutes.
When was The Jacket released?
The Jacket was released on November 19, 2014.
Who directed The Jacket?
The Jacket was directed by Patrick Vollrath.
More films by Patrick Vollrath Who is in the cast of The Jacket?
The Jacket stars Laurence Rupp as Paul, Daniel Sträßer and Hanna Binder as Kaya.
Where can I watch The Jacket?
In the US, The Jacket is streaming on Hoopla, Howdy and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Jacket have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jacket has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Jacket in?
The original language of The Jacket is German.
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