The Court Jester (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, The Court Jester is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 101 minutes. “We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!”” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.
Who’s in it. The Court Jester stars Danny Kaye as Hubert Hawkins, Glynis Johns as Maid Jean, Basil Rathbone as Sir Ravenhurst and Angela Lansbury as Princess Gwendolyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Court Jester has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Court Jester page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Court Jester 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 The Court Jester (1955)?
- In US, The Court Jester 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 Court Jester worth watching?
- The Court Jester holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Court Jester?
- The Court Jester stars Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury and Cecil Parker.
- When was The Court Jester released?
- The Court Jester was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.