Jamaica Run (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Jamaica Run is a drama and adventure film directed by Lewis R. Foster, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Promoter William Montague wants to buy the estate owned by the Daceys, Mrs. Dacey and her daughter Ena and son Todd, in order to build a resort hotel. When they turn him down, he produces a couple of distant relatives, Janice and Robert Clayton, and sets about to prove that the estate rightfully belongs to them. The identity of the rightful heirs is thought to be buried in a sunken ship off of the Jamaican shore and the search begins, led by a schooner skipper, Patrick Fairlie, who is in love with Ena.
Who’s in it. Jamaica Run stars Ray Milland as Patrick Fairlie, Arlene Dahl as Ena Dacey, Wendell Corey as Todd Dacey and Patric Knowles as William Montague, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Jamaica Run 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 Jamaica Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jamaica Run tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jamaica Run (1953)?
- In US, Jamaica Run 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 Jamaica Run worth watching?
- Jamaica Run holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jamaica Run?
- Jamaica Run stars Ray Milland, Arlene Dahl, Wendell Corey, Patric Knowles and Kasey Rogers.
- When was Jamaica Run released?
- Jamaica Run was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.