Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a comedy and crime film directed by Frank Oz, running about 110 minutes. “Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can be the first to swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000.
Who’s in it. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Steve Martin as Freddy Benson, Michael Caine as Lawrence Jamieson, Glenne Headly as Janet Colgate and Anton Rodgers as Inspector Andre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $42M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV 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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)?
- In US, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels worth watching?
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers and Barbara Harris.
- When was Dirty Rotten Scoundrels released?
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.