Gentleman Jim (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1942, Gentleman Jim is a comedy and drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 104 minutes. “The grandest story of the Naughty "Nineties" becomes the gayest picture of the Fighting "Forties!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the boxing world.
Who’s in it. Gentleman Jim stars Errol Flynn as James J. Corbett, Alexis Smith as Victoria Ware, Jack Carson as Walter Lawrie and Alan Hale as Pat Corbett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Gentleman Jim has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gentleman Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gentleman Jim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gentleman Jim (1942)?
- In US, Gentleman Jim is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gentleman Jim worth watching?
- Gentleman Jim holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gentleman Jim?
- Gentleman Jim stars Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, Jack Carson, Alan Hale and John Loder.
- When was Gentleman Jim released?
- Gentleman Jim was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.