Jinxed! (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1982, Jinxed! is a comedy film directed by Don Siegel, running about 103 minutes. “America's favorite tootsie is on a roll.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harold, a professional gambler, and his girlfriend Bonita, a lounge singer, follow Willie, a young blackjack dealer, around the western U.S. Harold has a jinx on Willie and can't lose with him. Bonita and Willie meet and fall for each other and plot to do away with Harold and collect on his life insurance.
Who’s in it. Jinxed! stars Bette Midler as Bonita Friml, Ken Wahl as Willie Brodax, Rip Torn as Harold Benson and Jack Elam as Otto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Jinxed! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jinxed! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jinxed! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jinxed! (1982)?
- In US, Jinxed! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jinxed! worth watching?
- Jinxed! holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jinxed!?
- Jinxed! stars Bette Midler, Ken Wahl, Rip Torn, Jack Elam and Val Avery.
- When was Jinxed! released?
- Jinxed! was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.