Jack and Old Mac (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1956, Jack and Old Mac is an animation film directed by Bill Justice, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Two stylized nursery rhymes are shown. First is "The House That Jack Built" as told with a variety of characters composed of letters that spell out their names (Example: the cow is made up of an intertwined C, O, and W). Next is "Old MacDonald Had a Band" (no, not farm) in which Old MacDonald and his band give way with a hot jazz number (even his animals play instruments). The piece comes to an end when Old MacDonald's wife is tired of doing all the housework and gives him a swift whack on his head with her rolling pin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Jack and Old Mac has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack and Old Mac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack and Old Mac tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack and Old Mac (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jack and Old Mac change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jack and Old Mac worth watching?
- Jack and Old Mac holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.