What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,137 ratings
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1962-10-31
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A former vaudeville child star viciously torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is a classic psychological thriller involving abuse, alcoholism and mental illness between sisters.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts psychological torment and abuse of a disabled sister by her sibling.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Alcoholism and drunkenness are recurring plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Bette Davis as Baby Jane Hudson
- Joan Crawford as Blanche Hudson
- Victor Buono as Edwin Flagg
- Wesley Addy as Marty McDonald
- Julie Allred as Young Baby Jane Hudson
- Anne Barton as Cora Hudson
- Marjorie Bennett as Dehlia Flagg
- Bert Freed as Ben Golden
- Anna Lee as Mrs. Bates
- Maidie Norman as Elvira Stitt
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? FAQ
Is What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? good?
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,137 audience ratings.
Where can I watch What Ever Happened to Baby Jane??
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? is a classic psychological thriller involving abuse, alcoholism and mental illness between sisters.
What movies are like What Ever Happened to Baby Jane??
If you liked What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, try The Invisible Man, Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte, Dead of Night and The Witches.