Waiting

Jack and the Beanstalk

NR19521h 18mJean Yarbrough
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 43%

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"Be happy go wacky!"

Two down-on-their-luck loafers take a job babysitting, with a bedtime story of the titular tale turning into a wacky Abbott and Costello-faced musical retelling involving stolen cows, terrible giants, and the heroic boy with an opportunistic butcher in a castle above the clouds.

ComedyFantasyMusic
DancingMusicalSword FightProblem ChildSingingBeanstalkFraming DeviceBased On Fairy TaleLogGiant

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) about?

Two down-on-their-luck loafers take a job babysitting, with a bedtime story of the titular tale turning into a wacky Abbott and Costello-faced musical retelling involving stolen cows, terrible giants, and the heroic boy with an opportunistic butcher in a castle above the clouds.

Who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk?

Jack and the Beanstalk stars Bud Abbott (Mr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss), Lou Costello (Jack / Jack Strong), Buddy Baer (Sgt. Riley / The Giant), Dorothy Ford (Receptionist / Polly), Barbara Brown (Mrs. Strong). The film was directed by Jean Yarbrough.

How long is Jack and the Beanstalk?

Jack and the Beanstalk has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated NR.

Is Jack and the Beanstalk worth watching?

Jack and the Beanstalk holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 43. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Jack and the Beanstalk?

Streaming availability for Jack and the Beanstalk changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.