Jacqueline (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Jacqueline is a drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacqueline is the daughter of Belfast shipyard worker Mike McNeil. The worker's worth is compromised by his crippling fear of heights. Dismissed from his job, he finds solace in the bottle. All seems hopeless until Jacqueline breaks through her father's self-imposed gloom and helps him to regenerate. An adaptation of the novel 'A Grand Man', by Catherine Cookson.
Who’s in it. Jacqueline stars John Gregson as Mike McNeil, Kathleen Ryan as Elizabeth McNeil, Jacqueline Ryan as Jacqueline McNeil and Liam Redmond as Peter Lord, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jacqueline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jacqueline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jacqueline tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jacqueline (1956)?
- In US, Jacqueline is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jacqueline worth watching?
- Jacqueline holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jacqueline?
- Jacqueline stars John Gregson, Kathleen Ryan, Jacqueline Ryan, Liam Redmond and Cyril Cusack.
- When was Jacqueline released?
- Jacqueline was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.