Rising Damp (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 1974, Rising Damp is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
Who’s in it. Rising Damp stars Leonard Rossiter as Rigsby, Frances de la Tour as Ruth, Richard Beckinsale as Alan and Don Warrington as Philip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Rising Damp has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising Damp page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising Damp tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rising Damp (1974)?
- In US, Rising Damp is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rising Damp worth watching?
- Rising Damp holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rising Damp?
- Rising Damp stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Richard Beckinsale, Don Warrington and Elizabeth Adare.
- When was Rising Damp released?
- Rising Damp was released in 1974.