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King of Jazz

1930·Movie
1h 40min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, show business, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Standout score, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A NEW ERA in sound and color entertainment!

A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early sound-era “all-star” musical productions.
Early Musical RevuePaul WhitemanLavish Stage ProductionTechnicolor SpectacleJazz Age ExtravaganzaHistorical MusicalMusical Variety ShowEarly Sound FilmPop Culture of the 1930s

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream King of Jazz legally?

King of Jazz is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is King of Jazz worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is King of Jazz?

1 h 40 min

King of Jazz runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is King of Jazz in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch King of Jazz?

3CAESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King of Jazz in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King of Jazz use?

Busby Berkeley NumberStorybook OpeningThe CameoIncredible Shrinking ManGrand FinaleLeg FocusInk-Suit ActorNo Plot? No Problem!Non-Indicative NameDarkest AfricaToken MinorityImagine Spotand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for King of Jazz, including Busby Berkeley Number, Storybook Opening, The Cameo.