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Jack the Giant Killer

1962Movie1 h 34 minG

70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes78%62%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes78%62%

Summary

Desiring control of the kingdom, evil wizard Pendragon devises a cunning machination to usurp the throne. By abducting and forcing Princess Elaine to marry him, Pendragon will coerce the king into abdicating his power.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for tears or romance.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Nathan Juran
Written by
Orville H. Hampton, Nathan Juran
Produced by
Edward Small
Music by
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter

Everyone

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Facts

May 18, 1962 · 1 h 34 min · G

Released
May 18, 1962
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Storybook Opening, Mix-and-Match Critters, Collapsing Lair +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Jack the Giant Killer?"

Questions about Jack the Giant Killer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jack the Giant Killer?

PlexPrimefuboTVPhiloMGM+HooplaNight Flight+FlixFling

In the United States, Jack the Giant Killer streams on Prime, fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, FlixFling, and Bloodstream. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Jack the Giant Killer worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Jack the Giant Killer okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Jack the Giant Killer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Jack the Giant Killer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Jack the Giant Killer use?

Storybook OpeningMix-and-Match CrittersCollapsing LairDemonic PossessionCaptain ErsatzThe MoleTrojan HorseThe Mirror Shows Your True SelfRe-CutThe IgorMood-SwingerLoad-Bearing Bossand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Storybook Opening, Mix-and-Match Critters, and Collapsing Lair.