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Where to watch The Court Jester (1955) tonight

The Court Jester (1955) runs 1 h 41 min and averages 7.3 from 225 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Music, Adventure, Comedy
Released
December 24, 1955
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 225 votes
Director
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Starring
Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Music and Adventure reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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How long is The Court Jester?
The Court Jester is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Court Jester rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for The Court Jester.
Is The Court Jester a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Adventure reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Court Jester?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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