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Jabberwocky

1977Movie1 h 45 minPG

Comedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic616.1Rotten Tomatoes45%47%

A quirky, nostalgic fantasy movie about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Story

Jabberwocky: the monster so horrible that people caught the plague to avoid it

After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster?

Feels like

  • Medieval Fantasy
  • Monty Python-esque
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Quest Narrative
  • Dark Humor
  • British Humor
  • Monster Movie
  • Low-Budget

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Terry Gilliam
Written by
Terry Gilliam, Charles Alverson
Produced by
Julian Doyle, Sanford Lieberson
Music by
Modeste Moussorgsky

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 28, 1977 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
March 28, 1977
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$490,000
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Accidental Hero, Recursive Canon, Butt-Monkey +9

  • Accidental Hero
  • Recursive Canon
  • Butt-Monkey
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Ax-Crazy
  • Dolled-Up Installment
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness
  • Cruel Twist Ending
  • Skewed Priorities
  • Bloody Hilarious
  • The Cameo

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jabberwocky?"

Questions about Jabberwocky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jabberwocky?

PlexPrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaCriterionPluto TVFawesome

In the United States, Jabberwocky streams on Prime and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Jabberwocky worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Jabberwocky okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Jabberwocky make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

What tropes does Jabberwocky use?

Accidental HeroRecursive CanonButt-Monkey"Well Done, Son" GuyAx-CrazyDolled-Up InstallmentCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveSesquipedalian LoquaciousnessCruel Twist EndingSkewed PrioritiesBloody HilariousThe Cameoand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Accidental Hero, Recursive Canon, and Butt-Monkey.