J.D.'s Revenge (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, J.D.'s Revenge is a thriller and horror film directed by Arthur Marks, running about 95 minutes. “He came back from the dead to possess a man's soul, make love to his woman, and get the Vengeance he craved!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Although notorious New Orleans gangster J.D. Walker is shot and killed in the 1940s, his spirit remains restless for three decades, until a hypnotist's supernatural nightclub act allows him to take over the body of a mild-mannered law student and seek revenge on those who got him killed.
Who’s in it. J.D.'s Revenge stars Glynn Turman as Isaac / 'Ike', Louis Gossett Jr. as Rev. Elija Bliss, Joan Pringle as Christella and Carl W. Crudup as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, J.D.'s Revenge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch J.D.'s Revenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of J.D.'s Revenge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch J.D.'s Revenge (1976)?
- In US, J.D.'s Revenge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is J.D.'s Revenge worth watching?
- J.D.'s Revenge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in J.D.'s Revenge?
- J.D.'s Revenge stars Glynn Turman, Louis Gossett Jr., Joan Pringle, Carl W. Crudup and Julian Christopher.