Cleopatra Jones (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, Cleopatra Jones is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Jack Starrett, running about 89 minutes. “6 feet 2" and all of it Dynamite!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After federal agent Cleopatra Jones orders the burning of a Turkish poppy field, the notorious drug lord Mommy vows to destroy her.
Who’s in it. Cleopatra Jones stars Tamara Dobson as Cleopatra Jones, Shelley Winters as Mommy, Bernie Casey as Reuben and Brenda Sykes as Tiffany, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Cleopatra Jones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Cleopatra Jones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cleopatra Jones tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cleopatra Jones (1973)?
- In US, Cleopatra Jones is available to stream on Philo, 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 Cleopatra Jones worth watching?
- Cleopatra Jones holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cleopatra Jones?
- Cleopatra Jones stars Tamara Dobson, Shelley Winters, Bernie Casey, Brenda Sykes and Antonio Fargas.
- When was Cleopatra Jones released?
- Cleopatra Jones was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.