The Racket (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1951, The Racket is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Cromwell, running about 88 minutes. “The Racket boldly begins where the Senate crime committee left off!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mobster Nick Scanlon has managed to buy several of the local government and law-enforcement officials. However, he can't seem to touch the incorruptible police captain Tom McQuigg, who refuses all attempts at bribery. A prosecuting attorney, Welch, and a police detective, Turck, are crooked and make McQuigg's job as an honest officer nearly impossible.
Who’s in it. The Racket stars Robert Mitchum as Captain Thomas McQuigg, Lizabeth Scott as Irene Hayes, Robert Ryan as Nick Scanlon and William Talman as Officer Bob Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Racket has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 The Racket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Racket 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 Racket (1951)?
- In US, The Racket is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 The Racket worth watching?
- The Racket holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Racket?
- The Racket stars Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan, William Talman and Ray Collins.
- When was The Racket released?
- The Racket was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.