Ricco (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2002, Ricco is a notable film directed by Mike Wildbolz, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Ricco is the last film of Swiss-American director Mike Wildbolz, who died shortly before its release at age 55. Strangely enough, the subject of Wildbolz's documentary also died relatively young, the painter Erich "Ricco" Wassmer (1915-1972). Perhaps because it was prophetic, or because Wildbolz sensed his fate and truly identified with Ricco, the life of the artist is related with a captivating poignancy, from his privileged but troubled childhood in Germany, to his artistic triumphs in Bern, to his career-wrecking imprisonment on the charge of immorality, ending with his life-draining illness in France. Wildbolz portrays Ricco as a victim throughout, a man misunderstood by bourgeois society and despised for his pursuit of exotic experiences (which, by the way, included an obsession with naked boys).
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Ricco sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ricco page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ricco (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ricco change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ricco worth watching?
- Ricco holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Ricco released?
- Ricco was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.