Jackdaw
Film poster
Directed byJamie Childs
Written byJamie Childs
Produced by
  • Sebastien Raybaud
  • Callum Grant
  • Kate Glover
  • Jamie Childs
Starring
CinematographyWill Baldy
Edited byDavid Fisher
Music by
  • Deadly Avenger
  • Si Begg
Production
companies
  • Anton
  • North East Screen
  • Never / Sleep Pictures
Distributed byVertigo Releasing
Release dates
  • September 22, 2023 (2023-09-22) (Fantastic Fest)
  • January 26, 2024 (2024-01-26) (United Kingdom)
Running time
97 minutes[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Jackdaw is a 2023 British action thriller film starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann. It was written and directed by Jamie Childs, in his feature film debut. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on 22 September 2023, and is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.

Synopsis

Set in Hartlepool in the North-East of England, over the course of a single night. The film follows a former motocross champion and army veteran who has fallen on hard times (Jackson-Cohen). He accepts a job to collect a package in the North Sea but this decision could have big ramifications for his family.[2]

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Anton's CEO Sebastien Raybaud alongside Callum Grant, Kate Glover and writer-director Jamie Childs. William Baldy is cinematographer.[3][4]

Filming

Principal photography took place on location in Hartlepool in February 2023.[5]

Release

The world premiere of Jackdaw took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in September 2023.[6] It will be released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.[7]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 90% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Jackdaw (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (2 February 2023). "Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman star in Anton's UK-set action thriller 'Jackdaw'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Lewis, George (26 September 2023). "First trailer for Jenna Coleman's new movie Jackdaw". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  4. ↑ Whitmore, Parker (25 September 2023). "JACKDAW". Filmthreat.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  5. ↑ Welford, Joanne (21 February 2023). "Name, stars and more details revealed about action thriller movie shot on location on Teesside". Gazette Live. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Morazzini, Jim (22 September 2023). "Jackdaw (2023) Review – Fantastic Fest". Voicesfromthebalcony. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  7. ↑ Warner, Sam (30 November 2023). "Jenna Coleman's new movie Jackdaw confirms UK release date". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Jackdaw". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
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