There is a lot to like about indie action thriller “Jackdaw,” from its bold visuals, strong lead performance, and inventive action scenes. The bones for a wickedly successful film are there, but writer/director Jamie Childs can’t quite get a hand on the character development and related emotional weight that’s so desperately needed. It takes such a long time to get going that I was disengaged before the movie even…
Leave your old baggage at the door.
A former motocross champion and army veteran cares for his younger brother. Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea. A resulting double cross and his brother’s disappearance set him and his old bike on a violent nocturnal odyssey through England’s northern rust belt.
Top Cast
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Jack Dawson
Jenna Coleman
Bo
Thomas Turgoose
Craig
Joe Blakemore
Silas
Rory McCann
Armstrong
Allan Mustafa
William
Vivienne Acheampong
Eddy
Leon Harrop
Simon
Rochelle Goldie
Mia
Racheal Ofori
Dani
India Rae Moat
Amy
Jack Newhouse
Policeman
Dean Brunton
Armed Policeman
Damian Edward Shanahan
Riot Police
Joshua Brennan
Jason
Austin Haynes
Boy
Reviews
Not wishing to start rumours, but if Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Jenna Coleman were ever to have child, it would be a thing of beauty! It may not, however, be terribly discerning as this film is nobody's finest hour. OJC is the eponymous character. A former moto-cross champion with a bit of baggage, he is reduced to intercepting packages strapped to wind turbines in the North Sea for his slightly bonkers dealer pal…
FAQ about Jackdaw
What is Jackdaw about?
A former motocross champion and army veteran cares for his younger brother. Broke, he agrees to do an open water pick up of a mysterious illegal package in the North Sea. A resulting double cross and his brother’s disappearance set him and his old bike on a violent nocturnal…
When was Jackdaw released?
Jackdaw was released in 2024.
What genres does Jackdaw belong to?
Jackdaw is categorised as Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller.
Who stars in Jackdaw?
The cast of Jackdaw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, Joe Blakemore, Rory McCann.