Jazz Boy (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1958, Jazz Boy is a drama and music film directed by Hasse Ekman, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The rich young man Teddy Anker invests his money in the theater in the beginning of the 1920s. Whatever he does becomes a success. He falls in love with a dancer, Karin. He decides to put up a show with Karin as the leading lady, but for the first time one of his shows becomes an economic disaster.
Who’s in it. Jazz Boy stars Maj-Britt Nilsson as Karin Ingel-Anker, Hasse Ekman as Teddy Anker, Elof Ahrle as Mille Bergström and Bengt Ekerot as Erik Jonsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Jazz Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jazz Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jazz Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jazz Boy (1958)?
- In GB, Jazz Boy is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jazz Boy worth watching?
- Jazz Boy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jazz Boy?
- Jazz Boy stars Maj-Britt Nilsson, Hasse Ekman, Elof Ahrle, Bengt Ekerot and Georg Funkquist.
- When was Jazz Boy released?
- Jazz Boy was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.