Rich and Famous (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, Rich and Famous is a drama film directed by George Cukor, running about 115 minutes. “From the very beginning, they knew they'd be friends to the end. What they didn't count on was everything in between.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two literary women compete for 20 years: one writes for the critics; the other one, to get rich.
Who’s in it. Rich and Famous stars Jacqueline Bisset as Liz Hamilton, Candice Bergen as Merry Noel Blake, David Selby as Doug Blake and Steven Hill as Jules Levi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rich and Famous 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rich and Famous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rich and Famous tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rich and Famous (1981)?
- In US, Rich and Famous 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 Rich and Famous worth watching?
- Rich and Famous holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rich and Famous?
- Rich and Famous stars Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, David Selby, Steven Hill and Hart Bochner.
- When was Rich and Famous released?
- Rich and Famous was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.