Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1988, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a comedy, fantasy, crime and family film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 104 minutes. “It's the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.

Who’s in it. Who Framed Roger Rabbit stars Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, Christopher Lloyd as Judge Doom, Joanna Cassidy as Dolores and Charles Fleischer as Roger Rabbit / Benny The Cab / Greasy / Psycho (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Who Framed Roger Rabbit has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $329.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Who Framed Roger Rabbit page.

If you liked it. Fans of Who Framed Roger Rabbit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)?
In US, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is available to stream on Disney Plus, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Who Framed Roger Rabbit worth watching?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, crime and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit stars Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer and Stubby Kaye.
When was Who Framed Roger Rabbit released?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.