Jigsaw (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1949, Jigsaw is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Fletcher Markle, running about 70 minutes. “Trapped in the maze of a murderous racket!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy is working hard on investigation about a series of murders related to an extremist group.
Who’s in it. Jigsaw stars Franchot Tone as Howard Malloy, Jean Wallace as Barbara Whitfield, Marc Lawrence as Angelo Agostini and Myron McCormick as Charles Riggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Jigsaw has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jigsaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jigsaw tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jigsaw (1949)?
- In US, Jigsaw is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jigsaw worth watching?
- Jigsaw holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jigsaw?
- Jigsaw stars Franchot Tone, Jean Wallace, Marc Lawrence, Myron McCormick and Winifred Lenihan.
- When was Jigsaw released?
- Jigsaw was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.