The Ruthless (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, The Ruthless is a drama and crime film directed by Renato De Maria, running about 111 minutes. “In Milan, the thirstiest wins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Milan, Italy, 1967. Santo Russo, a boy of Calabrian origin, arrives north with his parents and younger brother to find better living conditions. Due to an absurd misunderstanding and his father's contempt, Santo ends up in prison, where he gets a “true education.” In 1978, he and his friends Slim and Mario embark on a 15-year criminal career, a successful and ruthless spiral of robberies, kidnappings, murders and heroin smuggling.
Who’s in it. The Ruthless stars Riccardo Scamarcio as Santo Russo, Sara Serraiocco as Mariangela, Alessio Praticò as Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone and Alessandro Tedeschi as Alessandro Tedeschi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Ruthless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ruthless page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ruthless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ruthless (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ruthless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ruthless worth watching?
- The Ruthless holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ruthless?
- The Ruthless stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco, Alessio Praticò, Alessandro Tedeschi and Marie-Ange Casta.
- When was The Ruthless released?
- The Ruthless was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.