J.C. (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1972, J.C. is an action, drama and adventure film directed by William F. McGaha, running about 99 minutes. ““J.C.” preached love… lived violence!!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. His father a hardcore Southern Baptist, J.C. rebels during his teen years, joining a biker gang and becoming their leader. While day-tripping, he has a prophetic religious vision and leads an LSD-fueled pilgrimage back to his home town, where he challenges the local church leaders, even knocking down chairs and tables in righteous anger, just like ... you know. Is Jesus Christ born again on Earth?

Who’s in it. J.C. stars William F. McGaha as J.C. Masters (as Bill McGaha), Hannibal Penney as David Little, Joanna Moore as Miriam Wages and Burr DeBenning as Dan Martin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, J.C. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch J.C. page.

If you liked it. Fans of J.C. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch J.C. (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for J.C. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is J.C. worth watching?
J.C. holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in J.C.?
J.C. stars William F. McGaha, Hannibal Penney, Joanna Moore, Burr DeBenning and Slim Pickens.
When was J.C. released?
J.C. was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.