Juno and the Paycock (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1929, Juno and the Paycock is a comedy and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Irish revolution, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values of life really are. At the end, they discover they will not receive that inheritance; the family is destroyed and penniless. They must sell their home and start living like vagabonds.
Who’s in it. Juno and the Paycock stars Barry Fitzgerald as The Orator, Maire O'Neill as Maisie Madigan, Edward Chapman as Captain Boyle and Sara Allgood as Mrs Boyle, "Juno", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Juno and the Paycock has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Juno and the Paycock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Juno and the Paycock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Juno and the Paycock (1929)?
- In US, Juno and the Paycock is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Juno and the Paycock worth watching?
- Juno and the Paycock holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Juno and the Paycock?
- Juno and the Paycock stars Barry Fitzgerald, Maire O'Neill, Edward Chapman, Sara Allgood and John Laurie.
- When was Juno and the Paycock released?
- Juno and the Paycock was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.