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The Ritz

1976Movie1 h 31 minR

ComedyCrime
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes62%79%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes62%79%

Summary

To escape from a mobster, businessman Gaetano Proclo orders a cab driver to take him to a place where he can't be found. Unfortunately for Gaetano, the place turns out to be a gay bathhouse.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Richard Lester
Written by
Terrence McNally
Produced by
Denis O'Dell
Music by
Ken Thorne

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 12, 1976 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
August 12, 1976
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Serious Business, Stop Being Stereotypical, Sir Swears-a-Lot +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ritz?"

Questions about The Ritz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ritz?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Ritz from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Ritz worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (62).

Will The Ritz make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Ritz?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Ritz use?

Serious BusinessStop Being StereotypicalSir Swears-a-LotAmbiguous Gender IdentityLovable Sex ManiacHave I Mentioned I Am Heterosexual Today?Ambiguously BiPaper-Thin DisguiseStylistic SuckAudience SurrogateMistaken IdentityNoodle Incidentand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Serious Business, Stop Being Stereotypical, and Sir Swears-a-Lot.