Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jumpin' Jack Flash

A man named Jack has got her jumpin' and the world may never be the same!

Directed by Penny Marshall

Produced by Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures

1986105 min6.1 / 10

A brisk 1980s spy-romance thriller that balances espionage thrills with comedic charm and a growing connection between a resourceful woman and a mysterious stranger.

Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day, she gets a strange coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout, she remains in contact with this mysterious person, who needs Terry's help save his life.

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  • Is Jumpin' Jack Flash sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does Jumpin' Jack Flash end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Jumpin' Jack Flash scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Jumpin' Jack Flash easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Jumpin' Jack Flash violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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