Raffles (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, Raffles is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sam Wood, running about 72 minutes. “Meet 'Raffles'! He's a lion with the ladies-and the cops all want him too!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Man about town and First Class cricketer A.J. Raffles keeps himself solvent with daring robberies. Meeting Gwen from his schooldays and falling in love all over again, he spends the weekend with her parents, Lord and Lady Melrose. A necklace presents an irresistible temptation, but also in attendance is Scotland Yard's finest, finally on the trail.
Who’s in it. Raffles stars David Niven as A.J. Raffles, Olivia de Havilland as Gwen, May Whitty as Lady Melrose and Dudley Digges as MacKenzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Raffles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raffles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raffles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raffles (1939)?
- In US, Raffles is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raffles worth watching?
- Raffles holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raffles?
- Raffles stars David Niven, Olivia de Havilland, May Whitty, Dudley Digges and Douglas Walton.
- When was Raffles released?
- Raffles was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.