R.I.P.D. (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.8

R.I.P.D. poster

Released in 2013, R.I.P.D. is an action, comedy, fantasy and crime film directed by Robert Schwentke, running about 96 minutes. “To protect and serve the living.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.

Who’s in it. R.I.P.D. stars Ryan Reynolds as Nick Walker, Jeff Bridges as Roy Pulsipher, Mary-Louise Parker as Proctor and Kevin Bacon as Bobby Hayes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, R.I.P.D. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $61.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 R.I.P.D. page.

If you liked it. Fans of R.I.P.D. 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 R.I.P.D. (2013)?
In US, R.I.P.D. is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 R.I.P.D. worth watching?
R.I.P.D. holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in R.I.P.D.?
R.I.P.D. stars Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Bacon and Stephanie Szostak.
When was R.I.P.D. released?
R.I.P.D. was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.