That Man from Rio (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1964, That Man from Rio is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 112 minutes. “Look what they call a quiet week in Rio!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. French military man Adrien Dufourquet gets an eight-day furlough to visit his fiancée, Agnès. But when he arrives in Paris, he learns that her late father's partner, museum curator Professor Catalan, has just been kidnapped by a group of Amazon tribesmen who have also stolen a priceless statue from the museum. Adrien and Agnès pursue the kidnappers to Brazil, where they learn that the statue is the key to a hidden Amazon treasure.
Who’s in it. That Man from Rio stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Adrien Dufourquet, Françoise Dorléac as Agnès Villermosa, Jean Servais as Prof. Norbert Catalan and Simone Renant as Lola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, That Man from Rio has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch That Man from Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Man from Rio tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Man from Rio (1964)?
- In US, That Man from Rio is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is That Man from Rio worth watching?
- That Man from Rio holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in That Man from Rio?
- That Man from Rio stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Françoise Dorléac, Jean Servais, Simone Renant and Adolfo Celi.
- When was That Man from Rio released?
- That Man from Rio was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.