The Family Jewels

Name: The Family Jewels
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1965-07-01
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Jerry Lewis, Donna Butterworth, Sebastian Cabot, Neil Hamilton, Jay Adler

1965·Movie·NR·99 min·★ 6.5(72)

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“Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!”

A young heiress must choose between six uncles, one of which is up to no good and out to harm the girl's beloved bodyguard who practically raised her.

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Brazil	Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies	—
Japan	—	Amazon Video

About The Family Jewels

The Family Jewels is a 1965 English-language comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis. The cast is led by Jerry Lewis, Donna Butterworth, Sebastian Cabot. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

The Family Jewels was produced by Jerry Lewis Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 1, 1965, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Jerry Lewis
Writers: Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis
Release date: July 1, 1965
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Jerry Lewis Productions

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The Family Jewels cast & crew

The Family Jewels was directed by Jerry Lewis and written by Bill Richmond and Jerry Lewis.

The cast features Jerry Lewis as Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / Bugs Peyton, Donna Butterworth as Donna Peyton, Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Matson, Neil Hamilton as Attorney, Jay Adler as Attorney, and Anne Baxter as Anne Baxter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pete King, cinematography is by W. Wallace Kelley, and it was produced by Jerry Lewis.

Is The Family Jewels worth watching?

The Family Jewels holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The Family Jewels is worth a place on your watchlist.

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