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Rififi

1955·Movie
1h 58min
IMDb8.1Metacritic978.3Rotten Tomatoes92%95%

Where to watch

Fawesome

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Rififi fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

...Means Trouble!

Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony's absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved.
French Crime NoirHeist Gone WrongTense AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityMasculine CodeBetrayalStylishCynical WorldviewClassic Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Jules Dassin, Bernard Deflandre, Patrice Dally
Written by:
Jules Dassin, Auguste Le Breton, Auguste Le Breton
Produced by:
Henri Bérard, Pierre Charron, René Gaston Vuattoux
Composed by:
Georges Auric, Jacques Lebreton, Philippe-Gérard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rififi

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Where can I stream Rififi legally?

Fawesome

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rififi worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 97). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rififi rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Rififi?

1 h 58 min

Rififi runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rififi?

Critics95
Audiences86

Not quite. Critics rate Rififi higher (95) than audiences (86). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rififi a box office hit?

Budget$200,000
Box office$460,000

Yes. It cost about $200,000 to make and earned $460,000 worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Rififi in?

FrenchItalianEnglish

It was made in French, with some Italian, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Rififi?

20ATBEBRCHCYDEDKESFIFRGBGRIEJP+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rififi in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rififi use?

Anyone Can DieAnti-HeroOnly One NameI Kiss Your HandFatal FlawBlack-and-Gray MoralityNot Quite DeadThrough the Ceiling, StealthilySilence Is GoldenBroad StrokesUndying LoyaltyAlmost Dead Guyand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Rififi, including Anyone Can Die, Anti-Hero, Only One Name.