Blackboard Jungle (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1955, Blackboard Jungle is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 101 minutes. “They turned a school into a jungle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Richard Dadier is a teacher at North Manual High School, an inner-city school where many of the pupils frequently engage in anti-social behavior. Dadier makes various attempts to engage the students' interest in education, challenging both the school staff and the pupils. He is subjected to violence as well as duplicitous schemes.
Who’s in it. Blackboard Jungle stars Glenn Ford as Richard Dadier, Anne Francis as Ann Dadier, Sidney Poitier as Gregory W. Miller and Vic Morrow as Artie West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Blackboard Jungle 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 Blackboard Jungle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackboard Jungle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackboard Jungle (1955)?
- In US, Blackboard Jungle 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 Blackboard Jungle worth watching?
- Blackboard Jungle holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blackboard Jungle?
- Blackboard Jungle stars Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Sidney Poitier, Vic Morrow and Louis Calhern.
- When was Blackboard Jungle released?
- Blackboard Jungle was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.