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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 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 United States — 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 United States?+

In United States, The Court Jester is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 United States 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.