Movie

The Two Jakes

“They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.”

★ 6.0(274)19902h 17m

The Two Jakes is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch The Two Jakes

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Jack Nicholson
Release date: 1990-08-10
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: English
Box office: $10,005,969
Budget: $19,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: The Jake Gittes Collection

The Two Jakes — trailer

About The Two Jakes

The Two Jakes is a 1990 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Jack Nicholson, starring Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel and Meg Tilly. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 274 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Two Jakes in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work. After Berman shoots his wife's lover, who happens to be his business partner, Gittes is drawn into a web of conspiracy and deceit involving the oil reserves beneath Los Angeles. While investigating, Gittes hears a voice from his past that causes him to revisit a traumatic case in Chinatown.

Cast

Jack Nicholson

J.J. "Jake" Gittes

Harvey Keitel

Julius "Jake" Berman

Meg Tilly

Kitty Berman

Madeleine Stowe

Lillian Bodine

Eli Wallach

Cotton Weinberger

Rubén Blades

Mickey Nice

Frederic Forrest

Chuck Newty

David Keith

Det. Lt. Loach

Richard Farnsworth

Earl Rawley

Tracey Walter

Tyrone Otley

Joe Mantell

Lawrence Walsh

James Hong

Kahn

Themes & keywords

los angeles, californiaprivate detectiveneo-noirexcited

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Two Jakes in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Two Jakes is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Two Jakes on Netflix?+

The Two Jakes is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Two Jakes?+

The Two Jakes has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in The Two Jakes?+

The Two Jakes stars Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, Madeleine Stowe and Eli Wallach.

When did The Two Jakes come out?+

The Two Jakes is a 1990 movie directed by Jack Nicholson.

What genre is The Two Jakes?+

The Two Jakes is Crime, Drama, Mystery and Romance film.

Who directed The Two Jakes?+

The Two Jakes was directed by Jack Nicholson.