99 River Street (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 6.8

99 River Street poster

Released in 1953, 99 River Street is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 83 minutes. “Rips into you like a double-crossing Dame!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A former boxer turned taxi driver earns the scorn of his nagging wife and gets mixed up with jewel thieves.

Who’s in it. 99 River Street stars John Payne as Ernie Driscoll, Evelyn Keyes as Linda James, Brad Dexter as Victor Rawlins and Frank Faylen as Stan Hogan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 99 River Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 99 River Street page.

If you liked it. Fans of 99 River Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 99 River Street (1953)?
In US, 99 River Street is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 99 River Street worth watching?
99 River Street holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 99 River Street?
99 River Street stars John Payne, Evelyn Keyes, Brad Dexter, Frank Faylen and Peggie Castle.
When was 99 River Street released?
99 River Street was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.