Jailhouse Rock (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1957, Jailhouse Rock is a drama, romance and music film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 96 minutes. “Elvis in Action as Never Before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
Who’s in it. Jailhouse Rock stars Elvis Presley as Vince Everett, Judy Tyler as Peggy Van Alden, Mickey Shaughnessy as Hunk Houghton and Vaughn Taylor as Mr. Shores (narrator), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Jailhouse Rock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Jailhouse Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jailhouse Rock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jailhouse Rock (1957)?
- In US, Jailhouse Rock is available to stream on TCM, 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 Jailhouse Rock worth watching?
- Jailhouse Rock holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jailhouse Rock?
- Jailhouse Rock stars Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor and Jennifer Holden.
- When was Jailhouse Rock released?
- Jailhouse Rock was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.