Rough Cut (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1980, Rough Cut is a comedy, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Don Siegel, running about 112 minutes. “They're all gems. But who's the fake?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.
Who’s in it. Rough Cut stars Burt Reynolds as Jack Rhodes, Lesley-Anne Down as Gillian Bromley, David Niven as Chief Insp. Cyril Willis and Timothy West as Nigel Lawton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Rough Cut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rough Cut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rough Cut tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rough Cut (1980)?
- In US, Rough Cut is available to stream on fuboTV and Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rough Cut worth watching?
- Rough Cut holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rough Cut?
- Rough Cut stars Burt Reynolds, Lesley-Anne Down, David Niven, Timothy West and Patrick Magee.
- When was Rough Cut released?
- Rough Cut was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.
