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The Day of the Jackal (1973)

Movie143 minRated PG

IMDb7.8/ 10CTV score7.7/ 10

Where to watch The Day of the Jackal in Australia

The Day of the Jackal is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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Availability checked 2 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About The Day of the Jackal

An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.

Year
1973
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime
143 min
Rated
PG
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Top cast
Edward Fox, Terence Alexander, Michel Auclair

The Day of the Jackal release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Day of the Jackal

  • Edward Foxas The Jackal
  • Terence Alexanderas Lloyd
  • Michel Auclairas Colonel Rolland
  • Alan Badelas the Minister
  • Tony Brittonas Inspector Thomas
  • Denis Careyas Casson
  • Cyril Cusackas Gunsmith
  • Maurice Denhamas General Colbert
  • Michael Lonsdaleas Deputy Commissioner Claude Lebel
  • Vernon Dobtcheffas Interrogator
  • Jacques Françoisas Pascal
  • Olga Georges-Picotas Denise
  • Raymond Gérômeas Flavigny
  • Barrie Inghamas St. Clair
  • Delphine Seyrigas Colette de Montpellier
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Screenplay
Kenneth Ross
Novel
Frederick Forsyth
Producer
John Woolf
Original Music Composer
Georges Delerue
Director of Photography
Jean Tournier

Cast and crew: TMDB.

The Day of the Jackal trailer

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No, The Day of the Jackal is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Foxtel Now.

Can I watch The Day of the Jackal for free in Australia?

No, The Day of the Jackal is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Foxtel Now and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy The Day of the Jackal in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Day of the Jackal in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).