Jackie
Jackie

Jackie

2016Movie100 minEnglish

An account of the days of First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, in the immediate aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users83%
Director: Pablo LarraínGenres: Biography, Drama, History

Plot Summary

Following the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy (Natalie Portman) navigates grief and trauma while fighting to preserve her husband's legacy and her own family's reputation. A week after the assassination, she grants an infamous Life magazine interview where she recounts the events leading up to and following Dallas, revealing her inner struggle and strength.

Critical Reception

Jackie received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Natalie Portman's performance, Pablo Larraín's direction, and the film's intimate portrayal of a pivotal historical figure during a moment of immense personal tragedy. Critics praised its artistic style, emotional depth, and its unique approach to a biographical subject.

What Reviewers Say

  • Natalie Portman delivers a career-defining performance as the iconic First Lady.
  • The film offers a unique and unflinching look at grief, resilience, and the construction of legacy.
  • Visually striking and emotionally resonant, it's a powerful character study.

Google audience: Audiences lauded Natalie Portman's captivating portrayal of Jackie Kennedy and appreciated the film's sensitive and poignant exploration of her inner world during a national tragedy. Many viewers found the movie to be a moving and artistically crafted tribute.

Awards & Accolades

Natalie Portman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. The film also received nominations for Best Original Score and Best Costume Design at the Academy Awards, and won Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Pablo Larraín initially considered making the film in English with an American director, but decided to make it in French and Spanish, with Portman delivering her lines in those languages, to distance himself from the "Hollywood" style and focus more on the intimate portrayal of Jackie's inner life.

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Reno

Reno

**The four day episodes after the tragic event!** An unusual biographical film. I have seen films about JFK, either based on the real or just fiction, but this one was entirely focused on his wife. It sets in just weeks after his assassi...