Jack the Giant Killer (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, Jack the Giant Killer is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Nathan H. Juran, running about 94 minutes. “A pretty princess. An evil sorcerer. A hero for the ages.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The terrible and trecherous Pendragon plans to gain the throne of Cornwall by getting the king to abdicate and to marry his lovely daughter. To help him he has his dreadful witches in his castle and his almost unstoppable sorcery. A giant under his control abducts the princess, but on the way home with her the giant meets farming lad Jack who slays him. This is only the beginning.
Who’s in it. Jack the Giant Killer stars Kerwin Mathews as Jack, Judi Meredith as Princess Elaine, Torin Thatcher as Pendragon and Walter Burke as Gama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jack the Giant Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack the Giant Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack the Giant Killer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack the Giant Killer (1962)?
- In US, Jack the Giant Killer is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jack the Giant Killer worth watching?
- Jack the Giant Killer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack the Giant Killer?
- Jack the Giant Killer stars Kerwin Mathews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher, Walter Burke and Don Beddoe.
- When was Jack the Giant Killer released?
- Jack the Giant Killer was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.