Action Jackson
1988 · Movie · R · 96 min · ★ 5.5 · 25% critics
A tough Detroit cop driven by vengeance stays on the trail of a power-hungry auto magnate who’s systematically eliminating rivals. As the investigation tightens, the case turns into an over-the-top fight against corruption and corporate power.
Where to watch
Watch free on Hoopla — also streaming on Philo.
2 hours to watch.
Stream (included)
Rent
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-02-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Critic score
- 25/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (284 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Action Jackson if you want cheesy, high-octane 1980s cop chaos and don’t mind a mismatched comedy-action tone; Not for you if you prefer tight storytelling, serious grit, or standout action set pieces, like Raw Deal or Above the Law.
Pros: fun 80s energy; big explosions; likable lead | Cons: thin plot; awkward one-liners; basic action
Themes
- showdown
- drug addiction
- suspicion of murder
- boxer
- suspension
- organized crime
- shootout
- detroit, michigan
- one against many
- megalomaniac
- maverick cop
- framed for murder
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1989 · nominated
Cast & crew
Carl Weathers
as Sgt. Jericho 'Action' Jackson
Craig T. Nelson
as Peter Dellaplane
Vanity
as Sydney Ash
Sharon Stone
as Patrice Dellaplane
Thomas F. Wilson
as Officer Kornblau
Robert Davi
as Tony Moretti
Bill Duke
as Capt. Earl Armbruster
Jack Thibeau
as Detective Kotterwell
Roger Aaron Brown
as Officer Lack
- SF
Stan Foster
as Albert Smith
Directed by Craig R. Baxley