Jack and the Beanstalk
1952, English. Directed by Jean Yarbrough.
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Two down-on-their-luck loafers take a job babysitting, with a bedtime story of the titular tale turning into a wacky Abbott and Costello-faced musical retelling involving stolen cows, terrible giants, and the heroic boy with an opportunistic butcher in a castle above the clouds.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Jack and the Beanstalk is streaming on Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean YarbroughDirector
- Bud AbbottMr. Dinkel / Mr. Dinkelpuss
- Lou CostelloJack / Jack Strong
- Buddy BaerSgt. Riley / The Giant
- Dorothy FordReceptionist / Polly
- Barbara BrownMrs. Strong
- David StolleryDonald Larkin
- William FarnumThe King
- Shaye CoganEloise Larkin / Princess Eloise (Darlene)
- James AlexanderArthur / Prince Arthur / Troubador
- Johnny ConradDancer
- Almira SessionsMrs. Mergatroyd (uncredited)
- Arthur ShieldsPatrick the Harp (voice, uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Pat Costello, Nathaniel Curtis
- Budget
- $683K
- Box office
- $3.2M
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What Jack and the Beanstalk is based on
Jack and the Beanstalk is adapted from a fairy tale.
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Jack and the Beanstalk: quick answers
Is Jack and the Beanstalk worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jack and the Beanstalk?
Jack and the Beanstalk runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does Jack and the Beanstalk have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jack and the Beanstalk. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jack and the Beanstalk parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jack and the Beanstalk is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Jack and the Beanstalk on?
Jack and the Beanstalk is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jack and the Beanstalk?
If you liked Jack and the Beanstalk, try Cinderfella, Babes in Toyland, The 3 Worlds of Gulliver.
Who directed Jack and the Beanstalk?
Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) was directed by Jean Yarbrough and stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer.
What is Jack and the Beanstalk based on?
Jack and the Beanstalk is adapted from a fairy tale.