Movie

The Court Jester

“We asked Shakespeare and Francis Bacon would they declare which one wrote this and they both said, “Get outta here!””

★ 7.3(218)19551h 41m

The Court Jester is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Release date: 1955-12-24
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dena Enterprises

The Court Jester — trailer

About The Court Jester

The Court Jester is a 1955 movie in the Music, Adventure and Comedy genres, directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns and Basil Rathbone. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 218 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Court Jester in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Court Jester in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Court Jester is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Court Jester on Netflix?+

The Court Jester is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Court Jester?+

The Court Jester has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Court Jester?+

The Court Jester stars Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury and Cecil Parker.

When did The Court Jester come out?+

The Court Jester is a 1955 movie directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.

What genre is The Court Jester?+

The Court Jester is Music, Adventure and Comedy film.

Who directed The Court Jester?+

The Court Jester was directed by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank.