The Jack Bull (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1999, The Jack Bull is a tv movie and western film directed by John Badham, running about 116 minutes. “All men want justice. Few are willing to pay the price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Jack Bull tells the story of Myrl Redding, a Wyoming horse trader who clashes with Henry Ballard, a fellow rancher, after Ballard abuses two of Myrl's horses and their Crow Indian caretaker, Billy. When Judge Wilkins throws out Myrl's complaint, the war he wages to force Ballard to nurse the emaciated animals back to health escalates into a vigilante manhunt, murder and the possible defeat of Wyoming's bid for statehood.
Who’s in it. The Jack Bull stars John Cusack as Myrl Redding, John Goodman as Judge Tolliver, L.Q. Jones as Henry Ballard and Miranda Otto as Cora Redding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Jack Bull 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 The Jack Bull page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jack Bull tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jack Bull (1999)?
- In US, The Jack Bull 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 The Jack Bull worth watching?
- The Jack Bull holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jack Bull?
- The Jack Bull stars John Cusack, John Goodman, L.Q. Jones, Miranda Otto and John Savage.
- When was The Jack Bull released?
- The Jack Bull was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.