Rita Ritter (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1984, Rita Ritter is a drama film directed by Herbert Achternbusch, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A writer tries unsuccessfully to sell his screenplays and plays. He marries a television editor, but she only wants to fuck him and thinks nothing of his work. He then remembers his old Parisian lover Rita, calls himself Rita from then on and becomes her wife. When a French director stages a play of his, he meets Rita again in Paris and the two women become a happy couple.
Who’s in it. Rita Ritter stars Annamirl Bierbichler as Rita, Christiane Cohendy as Rita, Barbara Valentin as Mrs. Holch and Armin Mueller-Stahl as Cloos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Rita Ritter 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 Rita Ritter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rita Ritter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rita Ritter (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rita Ritter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rita Ritter worth watching?
- Rita Ritter holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rita Ritter?
- Rita Ritter stars Annamirl Bierbichler, Christiane Cohendy, Barbara Valentin, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Eva Mattes.
- When was Rita Ritter released?
- Rita Ritter was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.