Jack and the Beanstalk (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, Jack and the Beanstalk is a comedy, fantasy, family and music film directed by Jean Yarbrough, running about 78 minutes. “Be happy go wacky!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy trades the family cow for magic beans.
Who’s in it. Jack and the Beanstalk stars Bud Abbott as Mr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss, Lou Costello as Jack / Jack Strong, Buddy Baer as Sgt. Riley / The Giant and James Alexander as Arthur / Prince Arthur / Troubador, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Jack and the Beanstalk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew, FlixFling and Eternal Family and 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 Jack and the Beanstalk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack and the Beanstalk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack and the Beanstalk (1952)?
- In US, Jack and the Beanstalk is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew and FlixFling, and 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 Jack and the Beanstalk worth watching?
- Jack and the Beanstalk holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk?
- Jack and the Beanstalk stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, James Alexander and Dorothy Ford.
- When was Jack and the Beanstalk released?
- Jack and the Beanstalk was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.