The Girl from Rio (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1969, The Girl from Rio is an action and adventure film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 94 minutes. “An action film of the extra class!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sumuru, the beautiful leader of the all-female kingdom of Femina, plans to use her women to take over the world.
Who’s in it. The Girl from Rio stars George Sanders as Sir Masius, Maria Rohm as Leslye, Shirley Eaton as Sumuru and Richard Wyler as Jeff Sutton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Girl from Rio has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl from Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl 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 The Girl from Rio (1969)?
- In US, The Girl from Rio is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl from Rio worth watching?
- The Girl from Rio holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl from Rio?
- The Girl from Rio stars George Sanders, Maria Rohm, Shirley Eaton, Richard Wyler and Herbert Fleischmann.
- When was The Girl from Rio released?
- The Girl from Rio was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.