Cheaters (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1984, Cheaters is a drama film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Swaying between pleasure and despair, Elric throws himself into his pathological passion for the casino. Meeting Suzie could have saved him, but the young woman also sinks into gambling hell. The couple then start getting involved in the fearsome world of professional cheaters.
Who’s in it. Cheaters stars Jacques Dutronc as Elric, Bulle Ogier as Suzie, Kurt Raab as Jörg and Steve Baës as Directeur Casino (as Steve Baes), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Cheaters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheaters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheaters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheaters (1984)?
- In US, Cheaters is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cheaters worth watching?
- Cheaters holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheaters?
- Cheaters stars Jacques Dutronc, Bulle Ogier, Kurt Raab, Steve Baës and Virgilio Teixeira.
- When was Cheaters released?
- Cheaters was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.