The Court Jester
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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Court Jester
Where can I watch The Court Jester in the United States?
The Court Jester is available to stream on Hoopla and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Court Jester for free?
The Court Jester streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Court Jester?
The Court Jester scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.8 on IMDb, and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The Court Jester?
The Court Jester stars Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, and Cecil Parker. Norman Panama is the director and Melvin Frank is the director.
How long is The Court Jester?
The Court Jester runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
When did The Court Jester come out?
The Court Jester was released on December 24, 1955.
Which studio made The Court Jester?
The Court Jester was produced by Dena Enterprises and Paramount Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for The Court Jester?
The Court Jester was made on a budget of $4,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.