The Court Jester (1955)
Kernel Score: 83% · 213 ratings
Genres: Music, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1955-12-24
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch The Court Jester
- Free with ads: Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Court Jester parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Court Jester is a classic swashbuckling comedy-adventure about a performer masquerading as a court jester to overthrow a usurper king.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Sword fighting and adventure elements occur as lighthearted comedic swashbuckling rather than intense violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Melvin Frank
Cast
- Danny Kaye as Hubert Hawkins
- Glynis Johns as Maid Jean
- Basil Rathbone as Sir Ravenhurst
- Angela Lansbury as Princess Gwendolyn
- Cecil Parker as King Roderick I
- Mildred Natwick as Griselda
- Robert Middleton as Sir Griswold
- Michael Pate as Sir Locksley
- Herbert Rudley as Captain of the Guard
- Noel Drayton as Fergus
The Court Jester FAQ
Is The Court Jester good?
The Court Jester has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 213 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Court Jester?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Court Jester OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Court Jester is a classic swashbuckling comedy-adventure about a performer masquerading as a court jester to overthrow a usurper king.
What movies are like The Court Jester?
If you liked The Court Jester, try The Dinner Game, Armour of God, Slumberland and Forgotten.