Jackie Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 4, 2017

Jackie

Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 Limited

Director: Pablo Larrain

Starring: Natalie Portman • Greta Gerwig • Peter Sarsgaard • John Hurt • Billy Crudup

R Drama 1 hr, 35 m

3.67 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Natalie Portman). JACKIE places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband’s legacy and the world of "Camelot" that they created and loved so well.

Drama Historical True Story

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Who stars in Jackie – Cast List

Natalie Portman
... Jackie O

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Greta Gerwig
Jay Kelly, No Strings Attached
Peter Sarsgaard
... Robert Kennedy

The Bride!, The Batman
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John Hurt
... The Priest

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, V for Vendetta 20th Anniversary
Billy Crudup
... The Journalist

Jay Kelly, The Good Shepherd
Max Casella
... Jack Valenti

Nobody Wants to Shoot a Woman, Jimmy
B
Beth Grant
... Ladybird Johnson

Remarkably Bright Creatures , Sweet Dreams
C
Caspar Phillipson
... John F. Kennedy

Blonde, Maria
S
Sunnie Pelant
... Caroline Kennedy

Who is making Jackie – Crew List

A look at Jackie behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Pablo Larrain last helmed Spencer and Ema. The film's writer Noah Oppenheim last penned A House of Dynamite and The Divergent Series: Allegiant.

Director: Pablo Larrain
Screenwriter: Noah Oppenheim
Producers: Darren Aronofsky
Scott Franklin
Ari Handel
Mickey Liddell

Studios: —
Production Company: Protozoa Pictures

Production – What we know about the Jackie

Key Facts

Won best screenplay at this year’s Venice Film Festival (9/13/16).
Greta Gerwig will play one of the former First Lady’s aides.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2016

Completed

Changed Jackie movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production on the project is expected to begin at the end of 2015. CAA is repping domestic rights as it looks for a distributor.

Apr 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for brief strong violence and some language
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Jackie O, Untitled Jackie Kennedy Project
Language: English

Jackie Trailers and Clips

Jackie

Theatrical Teaser

Jackie Release Date: When was the film released?

Jackie was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 9 , 2016. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Nocturnal Animals, Miss Sloane and Office Christmas Party. As a limited release, Jackie was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.