Blackboard Jungle
1955, English. Directed by Richard Brooks.
They turned a school into a jungle!
Richard Dadier is a teacher at North Manual High School, an inner-city school where many of the pupils frequently engage in anti-social behavior. Dadier makes various attempts to engage the students' interest in education, challenging both the school staff and the pupils. He is subjected to violence as well as duplicitous schemes.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Blackboard Jungle
Blackboard Jungle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard BrooksDirector
- Glenn FordRichard Dadier
- Anne FrancisAnn Dadier
- Louis CalhernJim Murdock
- Margaret HayesLois Judby Hammond
- John HoytMr. Warneke
- Richard KileyJoshua Y. Edwards
- Emile MeyerMr. Halloran
- Warner AndersonDr. Bradley
- Basil RuysdaelProf. A.R. Kraal
- Sidney PoitierGregory W. Miller
- Vic MorrowArtie West
- Dan TerranovaBelazi
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Brooks
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Blackboard Jungle: quick answers
Is Blackboard Jungle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Blackboard Jungle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blackboard Jungle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blackboard Jungle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blackboard Jungle is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blackboard Jungle on?
Blackboard Jungle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blackboard Jungle?
If you liked Blackboard Jungle, try Class of 1984, The United States of Leland, Wanda.
Who directed Blackboard Jungle?
Blackboard Jungle (1955) was directed by Richard Brooks and stars Glenn Ford, Anne Francis, Louis Calhern.