The Jazz Singer (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1953, The Jazz Singer is a drama and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 107 minutes. “It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As Jerry Golding scales the heights of show business, he breaks the heart of his father, who'd hoped that Jerry would follow in his footsteps. Sorrowfully, Cantor Golding reads the Kaddish service, indicating that, so far as he is concerned, his son is dead. A tearful reconciliation occurs when Jerry dutifully returns to sing the "Kol Nidre" in his ailing father's absence.
Who’s in it. The Jazz Singer stars Danny Thomas as Jerry Golding, Peggy Lee as Judy Lane, Eduard Franz as David Golding and Mildred Dunnock as Ruth Golding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Jazz Singer 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 Jazz Singer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jazz Singer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jazz Singer (1953)?
- In US, The Jazz Singer 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 Jazz Singer worth watching?
- The Jazz Singer holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer stars Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz, Mildred Dunnock and Alex Gerry.
- When was The Jazz Singer released?
- The Jazz Singer was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.