Billy Jack (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, Billy Jack is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Tom Laughlin, running about 114 minutes. “When you need him, he's always there!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-Green Beret hapkido expert saves wild horses from being slaughtered for dog food and helps protect a desert "freedom school" for runaways.
Who’s in it. Billy Jack stars Tom Laughlin as Billy Jack, Delores Taylor as Jean Roberts, Clark Howat as Sheriff Cole and Victor Izay as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Billy Jack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Billy Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billy Jack tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billy Jack (1971)?
- In US, Billy Jack 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 Billy Jack worth watching?
- Billy Jack holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billy Jack?
- Billy Jack stars Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Clark Howat, Victor Izay and Julie Webb.
- When was Billy Jack released?
- Billy Jack was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.