Rising Damp
1980, English. Directed by Joseph McGrath.
Stingy landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers John, an art student, and Philip, an African medical student, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger, Miss Jones, flirts with Philip rather than him, despite his pitiful attempts at seduction.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 May 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Eric Chappell
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Rising Damp runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Rising Damp isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 May 1980. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rising Damp?
If you liked Rising Damp, try Joe's Apartment, Much Ado About Nothing, Good Neighbor Sam.
Who directed Rising Damp?
Rising Damp (1980) was directed by Joseph McGrath and stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington.