The Jacket

The Jacket

Terror has a new name.

R 2005 · 103 min · ★ 6.9 (2K) · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller, Fantasy

A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.

Directed by John Maybury · Written by Marc Rocco

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