Just Pals (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1920, Just Pals is a drama and western film directed by John Ford, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Bim (Buck Jones) seems to be his town's biggest loser, but when he takes a needy 13-year-old boy named Bill (George Stone) under his wing, it seems there may be some hope for Bim. After learning about Bill, a young teacher, Mary (Helen Ferguson), whom Bim secretly adores, helps get the young boy into school. And when Bim then helps Mary repay a loan, defaulted on by shifty boyfriend (William Buckley), it becomes evident that Bim can reform. As the plot in this captivating film twist and turns, the stakes get higher, the action gets more intense and hope for Bim bounds upward.
Who’s in it. Just Pals stars Buck Jones as Bim, Helen Ferguson as Mary, George Stone as Bill and Duke R. Lee as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Just Pals has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Just Pals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Pals tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Pals (1920)?
- In US, Just Pals 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 Just Pals worth watching?
- Just Pals holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Pals?
- Just Pals stars Buck Jones, Helen Ferguson, George Stone, Duke R. Lee and William Buckley.
- When was Just Pals released?
- Just Pals was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.