Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1962, Billy Rose's Jumbo is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 125 minutes. “Jump for joy it's Jumbo!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The daughter of a circus owner fights to save her father from a takeover spearheaded by the man she loves.
Who’s in it. Billy Rose's Jumbo stars Doris Day as Kitty Wonder, Stephen Boyd as Sam Rawlins, Jimmy Durante as Anthony ('Pop') Wonder and Martha Raye as Lulu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Billy Rose's Jumbo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Billy Rose's Jumbo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy Rose's Jumbo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)?
- In US, Billy Rose's Jumbo 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 Billy Rose's Jumbo worth watching?
- Billy Rose's Jumbo holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy Rose's Jumbo?
- Billy Rose's Jumbo stars Doris Day, Stephen Boyd, Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye and Dean Jagger.
- When was Billy Rose's Jumbo released?
- Billy Rose's Jumbo was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.