Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988, English. Directed by Frank Oz.
Nice guys finish last. Meet the winners.
Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him. Confident of his own duplicitous talents, he challenges Freddy to a winner-takes-all competition: whoever swindles their latest mark, American heiress Janet Colgate, out of $50,000 first can stay, while the other must leave town.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Frank OzDirector
- Steve MartinFreddy Benson
- Michael CaineLawrence Jamieson
- Glenne HeadlyJanet Colgate
- Anton RodgersInspector Andre
- Barbara HarrisFanny Eubanks
- Ian McDiarmidArthur
- Dana IveyMrs. Reed
- Meagen FayLady from Oklahoma
- Frances ConroyLady from Palm Beach
- Nicole CalfanLady in Dining Car
- Aïna WalleMiss Krista Knudsen
- Cheryl PayLady with Pearls
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dale Launer, Paul Henning, Stanley Shapiro
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $42M
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: quick answers
Is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Dirty Rotten Scoundrels have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
If you liked Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, try The Hustle, A-Haunting We Will Go, Family Plot.
Who directed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) was directed by Frank Oz and stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly.