The Square Jungle (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1955, The Square Jungle is a drama film directed by Jerry Hopper, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Grocery clerk Eddie Quaid, in danger of losing his father to alcoholism and his girl Julie through lack of career prospects, goes into boxing.
Who’s in it. The Square Jungle stars Tony Curtis as Eddie Quaid / Packy Glennon, Pat Crowley as Julie Walsh, Paul Kelly as Jim McBride and Ernest Borgnine as Bernie Browne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Square Jungle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Square Jungle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Square Jungle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Square Jungle (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Square Jungle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Square Jungle worth watching?
- The Square Jungle holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Square Jungle?
- The Square Jungle stars Tony Curtis, Pat Crowley, Paul Kelly, Ernest Borgnine and Jim Backus.
- When was The Square Jungle released?
- The Square Jungle was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.