The Jazz Singer (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1927, The Jazz Singer is a drama and music film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 89 minutes. “Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.
Who’s in it. The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson as Jakie Rabinowitz, May McAvoy as Mary Dale, Warner Oland as Cantor Rabinowitz and Eugenie Besserer as Sara Rabinowitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Jazz Singer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jazz Singer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jazz Singer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jazz Singer (1927)?
- In US, The Jazz Singer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jazz Singer worth watching?
- The Jazz Singer holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer and Otto Lederer.
- When was The Jazz Singer released?
- The Jazz Singer was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.