Black Belt Jones (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1974, Black Belt Jones is an action and comedy film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 87 minutes. “He clobbers the mob” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jones is a secret agent who has gone into semi-retirement, concentrating instead on teaching the martial arts to inner city youths. The karate school is run by a kindly old coot named Pops ,played by Scatman Crothers. His gambling debts, however, bring the local thug, Pinky, down on him. To make matters worse, Pinky is then hired by some white thugs who want to get a hold of the property Pops' school occupies so they can build a shopping mall. When things get heavy, Black Belt Jones leaps into action. Only he's not alone. Pops' daughter, Sidney, shows up to lend a hand, proving herself every bit as agile and powerful a martial artist as Jones.
Who’s in it. Black Belt Jones stars Jim Kelly as Black Belt Jones, Gloria Hendry as Sydney, Scatman Crothers as Pop Byrd and Eric Laneuville as Quincy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Black Belt 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 Black Belt Jones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Belt 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 Black Belt Jones (1974)?
- In US, Black Belt 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 Black Belt Jones worth watching?
- Black Belt Jones holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Belt Jones?
- Black Belt Jones stars Jim Kelly, Gloria Hendry, Scatman Crothers, Eric Laneuville and Alan Weeks.
- When was Black Belt Jones released?
- Black Belt Jones was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.