Riffraff (1936): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1936 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1936, Riffraff is a drama and krimi film directed by J. Walter Ruben, running about 94 minutes. “When a red-headed woman meets a red-headed man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fisherman Dutch marries cannery worker Hattie. After he is kicked out of his union and fired from his job he leaves Hattie who steals money for him and goes to jail. He gets a new job, foils a plot to dynamite the ship, and promises to wait for Hattie.
Who’s in it. Riffraff stars Jean Harlow as Hattie, Spencer Tracy as Dutch, Una Merkel as Lil and Joseph Calleia as Nick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Riffraff has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riffraff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riffraff tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Riffraff (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Riffraff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Riffraff worth watching?
- Riffraff holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riffraff?
- Riffraff stars Jean Harlow, Spencer Tracy, Una Merkel, Joseph Calleia and Victor Kilian.
- When was Riffraff released?
- Riffraff was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.