Rio Rita (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1929, Rio Rita is a romance, music and western film directed by Luther Reed, running about 140 minutes. “Ziegfeld's fabulous all-talking, all-singing super screen spectacle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Capt. James Stewart pursues the bandit "The Kinkajou" over the Mexican border and falls in love with Rita. He suspects, that her brother is the bandit.
Who’s in it. Rio Rita stars Bebe Daniels as Rita Ferguson, John Boles as Capt. Jim Stewart, Bert Wheeler as Chick Bean and Robert Woolsey as Ned Lovett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Rio Rita sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rio Rita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rio Rita tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rio Rita (1929)?
- In US, Rio Rita is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rio Rita worth watching?
- Rio Rita holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance, music and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rio Rita?
- Rio Rita stars Bebe Daniels, John Boles, Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey and Dorothy Lee.
- When was Rio Rita released?
- Rio Rita was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.