Jesse James (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1939, Jesse James is a drama, crime, history and western film directed by Henry King, running about 106 minutes. “Motion Pictures' Supreme Epic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After railroad agents forcibly evict the James family from their family farm, Jesse and Frank turn to banditry for revenge.
Who’s in it. Jesse James stars Tyrone Power as Jesse Woodson James, Henry Fonda as Frank James, Nancy Kelly as Zerelda "Zee" Cobb and Randolph Scott as Marshall Will Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Jesse James 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 Jesse James page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesse James tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesse James (1939)?
- In US, Jesse James 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 Jesse James worth watching?
- Jesse James holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jesse James?
- Jesse James stars Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, Randolph Scott and Henry Hull.
- When was Jesse James released?
- Jesse James was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.