The Ritz (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1976, The Ritz is a comedy, crime and music film directed by Richard Lester, running about 91 minutes. “The funny season begins when you check in for a night at The Ritz.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On his deathbed Carmine Vespucci's father tells him to "get Proclo". With "the hit" on, Gaetano tells a cab driver to take him where Carmine can't find him. He arrives at the Ritz, a gay bathhouse.
Who’s in it. The Ritz stars Jack Weston as Gaetano Proclo, Rita Moreno as Googie Gomez, Jerry Stiller as Carmine Vespucci and F. Murray Abraham as Chris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Ritz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Ritz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ritz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ritz (1976)?
- In US, The Ritz is available to 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 The Ritz worth watching?
- The Ritz holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ritz?
- The Ritz stars Jack Weston, Rita Moreno, Jerry Stiller, F. Murray Abraham and Treat Williams.
- When was The Ritz released?
- The Ritz was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.