Jackdaw (film)

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Jackdaw
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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 by Vertigo 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 was released in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.

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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] Director Jamie Childs grew up in County Durham and has discussed his desire to showcase the north-east area in his filmmaking. Filming locations also include Tees Valley, around Seal Sands, Nunthorpe, Redcar and the North Sea. [6]

Release

The world premiere of Jackdaw took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in September 2023. [7] The film held its UK premiere at Showcase Cinema de Lux in Stockton-on-Tees on 24 January 2024. [8] It was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024. [9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 69% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10. [10]

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