Rififi (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1955, Rififi is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 118 minutes. “...Means Trouble!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony's absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved.
Who’s in it. Rififi stars Jean Servais as Tony le Stéphanois, Carl Möhner as Jo le Suedois, Robert Manuel as Mario Ferrati and Janine Darcey as Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Rififi has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $460K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rififi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rififi 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 Rififi (1955)?
- In GB, Rififi is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rififi worth watching?
- Rififi holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rififi?
- Rififi stars Jean Servais, Carl Möhner, Robert Manuel, Janine Darcey and Pierre Grasset.
- When was Rififi released?
- Rififi was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.