Rafferty's Rules (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1987, Rafferty's Rules is a drama, crime and comedy series.
What it’s about. Rafferty's Rules was an Australian television drama series which ran from 1987 to 1990 on the Seven Network. Rafferty's Rules was one of the first programs undertaken by the Seven Network's then new in-house drama unit, going into production in May 1985 as "a 15-part courtroom drama". The program had started out as a pilot episode, recorded in early 1984 with the actor Chris Haywood in the lead role. When the pilot episode was remounted later in 1984, Chris Haywood wasn't available and the lead role was re-cast to John Wood. This second recording was eventually broadcast as the program's first episode.
Who’s in it. Rafferty's Rules stars John Wood as Michael Rafferty, Arky Michael as Fulvio Frangellomini, Simon Chilvers as Sgt. Julian Flicker and Catherine Wilkin as Pauline Grey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rafferty's Rules 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 Rafferty's Rules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rafferty's Rules tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rafferty's Rules (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rafferty's Rules change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rafferty's Rules worth watching?
- Rafferty's Rules holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rafferty's Rules?
- Rafferty's Rules stars John Wood, Arky Michael, Simon Chilvers, Catherine Wilkin and Katy Brinson.
- When was Rafferty's Rules released?
- Rafferty's Rules was released in 1987.