The Delicate Delinquent (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, The Delicate Delinquent is a comedy film directed by Don McGuire, running about 101 minutes. “JERRY LEWIS makes that blackboard jungle jump for joy. He's funnier than ever...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sidney Pythias is a bumbling janitor picked up by cop Mike Damon as a teenage gang member worth saving from delinquency. With Damon's help, Sidney works his way through the Police Academy to become a cop too.
Who’s in it. The Delicate Delinquent stars Jerry Lewis as Sidney L. Pythias, Darren McGavin as Mike Damon, Martha Hyer as Martha Henshaw and Robert Ivers as Monk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Delicate Delinquent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Delicate Delinquent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Delicate Delinquent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Delicate Delinquent (1957)?
- In US, The Delicate Delinquent is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Delicate Delinquent worth watching?
- The Delicate Delinquent holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Delicate Delinquent?
- The Delicate Delinquent stars Jerry Lewis, Darren McGavin, Martha Hyer, Robert Ivers and Horace McMahon.
- When was The Delicate Delinquent released?
- The Delicate Delinquent was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.