Jessica (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1962, Jessica is a comedy and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 112 minutes. “She's a Honeyhaired Dish of Dynamite - Who Explodes Joy On the Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.
Who’s in it. Jessica stars Maurice Chevalier as Father Antonio, Angie Dickinson as Jessica, Noël-Noël as Old Crupi and Gabriele Ferzetti as Edmondo Raumo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Jessica 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 Jessica page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jessica tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jessica (1962)?
- In US, Jessica 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 Jessica worth watching?
- Jessica holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jessica?
- Jessica stars Maurice Chevalier, Angie Dickinson, Noël-Noël, Gabriele Ferzetti and Sylva Koscina.
- When was Jessica released?
- Jessica was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.