Jumping Jacks (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, Jumping Jacks is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 96 minutes. “IT'S A RIP-ROARING RIOT! When Dean and Jerry Reach For Their Rip-Cords...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nightclub entertainer Hap Smith has a new act since his former partner Chick Allen joined the army. With his lovely new female partner, Hap now plays a clownish parody of a soldier. When Chick organises a soldier show at Fort Benning, he realizes he needs his former partner's help—so, to get onto the base, Hap impersonates a hapless real soldier, but circumstances force them to prolong the masquerade, creating an increasingly tangled Army-sized SNAFU.
Who’s in it. Jumping Jacks stars Dean Martin as Chick Allen, Jerry Lewis as Hap Smith, Mona Freeman as Betsy Carter and Don DeFore as Lieutenant Kelsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jumping Jacks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jumping Jacks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jumping Jacks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jumping Jacks (1952)?
- In US, Jumping Jacks is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jumping Jacks worth watching?
- Jumping Jacks holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jumping Jacks?
- Jumping Jacks stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Mona Freeman, Don DeFore and Robert Strauss.
- When was Jumping Jacks released?
- Jumping Jacks was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.