Jumpin' Jack Flash

1986 • 105 minutes

About this movie

A computer operator (Goldberg) at a bank is plunged into an exciting world of international intrigue, danger and romance when her terminal gets an S.O.S. from "Jumpin' Jack Flash," a British spy stranded in Eastern Europe. She is soon matching wits with the deadliest members of the CIA to the KGB. Jon Lovitz and Jim Belushi co-star in this suspenseful, fast-paced and murderously funny comedy.

Ratings and reviews

A spy thriller, wrapped up with the Classic stylings and awesomely foul mouth of Whoopi Goldberg. This is one of those non-standard early computer movies, which is truly a good ride. These days we do not think twice about our abilities to talk with someone on the other side of the planet. This movie illustrates that that was not always the case... Not exactly a movie for the kiddies. A true model of the early world of computers.

I saw an interview where Whoopi indicated that she believed none of her movies made any difference in peoples hearts and minds. For me, this one did. I got really involved with computers and have been very successful in the IT field and because of this movie. I remember having doubts about the decision and then I saw this movie and it totally got me excited about what computers can do. Opened my eyes. This movie is very entertaining.

There is nothing like seeing a woman who acts and thinks like you do when you're a kid with a lot of restrictions. I will never forget this movie and what Goldberg achieved for us in it. Thank you, thank you, thank you. --Computer Nerd, Advocate, and uninhibited where appropriate ;)