The Grifters
1990, English. Directed by Stephen Frears.
Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. Who’s conning who?
A small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 503 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Grifters
The Grifters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 8 August 1990
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Donald E. Westlake
- Box office
- $13M
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What The Grifters is based on
The Grifters is based on The Grifters, a 1963 novel by Jim Thompson.
Novel · 1963
The Grifters
By Jim Thompson
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The Grifters: quick answers
Is The Grifters worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 503 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Grifters?
The Grifters runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Grifters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Grifters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Grifters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Grifters is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Grifters on?
The Grifters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grifters?
If you liked The Grifters, try House of Games, The Spanish Prisoner, The Hot Spot.
Who directed The Grifters?
The Grifters (1990) was directed by Stephen Frears and stars Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening.
What is The Grifters based on?
The Grifters is based on The Grifters, a 1963 novel by Jim Thompson.