The Grifters (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, The Grifters is a drama and crime film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 110 minutes. “Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who’s conning who?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young short-con grifter suffers both injury and the displeasure of reuniting with his criminal mother, all the while dating an unpredictable young lady.
Who’s in it. The Grifters stars Anjelica Huston as Lilly Dillon, John Cusack as Roy Dillon, Annette Bening as Myra Langtry and Jan Munroe as Guy in bar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Grifters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.4M at the box office.
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 Grifters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grifters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grifters (1990)?
- In US, The Grifters 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 Grifters worth watching?
- The Grifters holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grifters?
- The Grifters stars Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening, Jan Munroe and Robert Weems.
- When was The Grifters released?
- The Grifters was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.