The King's Jester (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1937, The King's Jester is a comedy film directed by Mesquitinha, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A wealthy sugar mill owner, widowed and living with his only son, suffers from profound melancholy. To alleviate his suffering, he seeks entertainment in the form of any jerk willing to lend a hand. Among the many candidates his secretary presents to fill the "position", a certain "Penguin", who along with his sister "Picolé" lives on the favela hill under the protection of a kind Portuguese shopkeeper, completely pleases the "sovereign" of sugar. With "Penguin"'s entry into the court as the sugar king's "fool", great transformations take place in the home of the wealthy misanthrope.
Who’s in it. The King's Jester stars Mesquitinha as Pinguim, Conchita de Moraes as Madame Larousse, Manoel Pera as Milionário and Déa Selva as Elisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The King's Jester sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Jester page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Jester tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Jester (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King's Jester change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The King's Jester worth watching?
- The King's Jester holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The King's Jester?
- The King's Jester stars Mesquitinha, Conchita de Moraes, Manoel Pera, Déa Selva and Augusto Henriques.
- When was The King's Jester released?
- The King's Jester was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.