Jumping for Joy (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Jumping for Joy is a comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 75 minutes. “Willie Joy gets mixed up in the shady world of dog racing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of crooks who's specialty is fixing the races with doped dogs.
Who’s in it. Jumping for Joy stars Frankie Howerd as Willie Joy, Stanley Holloway as Captain Jack Montague, Alfie Bass as Blagg and Lionel Jeffries as Bert Benton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Jumping for Joy 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 Jumping for Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jumping for Joy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jumping for Joy (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jumping for Joy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jumping for Joy worth watching?
- Jumping for Joy holds an audience score of 6.5 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 for Joy?
- Jumping for Joy stars Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, Alfie Bass, Lionel Jeffries and Susan Beaumont.
- When was Jumping for Joy released?
- Jumping for Joy was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.