Riff-Raff (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, Riff-Raff is a comedy, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Ted Tetzlaff, running about 80 minutes. “"Baby, this is a matter of love and death!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A private detective foils the plans of villains attempting to take over Panamanian oilfields when he hides a valuable map in plain sight.
Who’s in it. Riff-Raff stars Pat O’Brien as Dan Hammer, Anne Jeffreys as Maxine Manning, Walter Slezak as Eric Molinar and Percy Kilbride as Pop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Riff-Raff 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riff-Raff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riff-Raff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riff-Raff (1947)?
- In US, Riff-Raff is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riff-Raff worth watching?
- Riff-Raff holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riff-Raff?
- Riff-Raff stars Pat O’Brien, Anne Jeffreys, Walter Slezak, Percy Kilbride and Jerome Cowan.
- When was Riff-Raff released?
- Riff-Raff was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.