Jabberwocky
Seen it?1977 | 105 min | Fantasy, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Ted or Dream Scenario, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$490K worldwide on a $500K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terry Gilliam
- Michael PalinDennis Cooper
- Harry H. CorbettSquire
- John Le MesurierPasselewe
- Warren MitchellMr. Fishfinger
- Max WallKing Bruno the Questionable
- Rodney BewesThe Other Squire
- John Bird1st Herald
- Bernard BresslawThe Landlord
- Deborah FallenderThe Princess
- Derek FrancisBishop