The Court Jester
“We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!””
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.
Where to watch The Court Jester in United States
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Where is The Court Jester streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
About The Court Jester
The Court Jester is a 1955 English-language music, adventure and comedy film directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank. The cast is led by Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Court Jester was produced by Dena Enterprises and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 24, 1955, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Writers
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Release date
- December 24, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Dena Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
The Court Jester cast & crew
The Court Jester was directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank and written by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.
The cast features Danny Kaye as Hubert Hawkins, Glynis Johns as Maid Jean, Basil Rathbone as Sir Ravenhurst, Angela Lansbury as Princess Gwendolyn, Cecil Parker as King Roderick I, and Mildred Natwick as Griselda.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vic Schoen, cinematography is by Ray June, and it was produced by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.
Is The Court Jester worth watching?
The Court Jester holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 216 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music, adventure, and comedy, The Court Jester is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Court Jester
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Cast of The Court Jester
Danny Kaye
Hubert Hawkins
Glynis Johns
Maid Jean
Basil Rathbone
Sir Ravenhurst
Angela Lansbury
Princess Gwendolyn
Cecil Parker
King Roderick I
Mildred Natwick
Griselda
Robert Middleton
Sir Griswold
Michael Pate
Sir Locksley
Herbert Rudley
Captain of the Guard
Noel Drayton
Fergus
John Carradine
Giacomo
Edward Ashley
Black Fox
The Court Jester — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Court Jester in United States?
The Court Jester is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Court Jester on Hoopla?
Yes — The Court Jester is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Court Jester in?
The Court Jester is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Court Jester?
The Court Jester runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Court Jester rated?
The Court Jester is rated U. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 216 ratings.
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