RKO 281
1999, English. Directed by Benjamin Ross.
What went on the screen was nothing compared to what went on behind the scenes.
In 1939, boy-wonder Orson Welles leaves New York, where he has succeeded in radio and theater, and, hired by RKO Pictures, moves to Hollywood with the purpose of making his first film.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch RKO 281
RKO 281 is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Benjamin RossDirector
- Liev SchreiberOrson Welles
- James CromwellWilliam Randolph Hearst
- Melanie GriffithMarion Davies
- John MalkovichHerman Mankiewicz
- Liam CunninghamGregg Toland
- David SuchetLouis B. Mayer
- Fiona ShawHedda Hopper
- Anastasia HilleCarole Lombard
- Brenda BlethynLouella Parsons
- Roy ScheiderGeorge Schaefer
- Roger AllamWalt Disney
- Simeon AndrewsJohn Houseman
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1999
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Logan
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RKO 281 is adapted from a movie.
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RKO 281: quick answers
Is RKO 281 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is RKO 281?
RKO 281 runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does RKO 281 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for RKO 281. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
RKO 281 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for RKO 281 yet.
Which OTT platform is RKO 281 on?
RKO 281 is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like RKO 281?
If you liked RKO 281, try Confirmation, All the Way, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Who directed RKO 281?
RKO 281 (1999) was directed by Benjamin Ross and stars Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith.
What is RKO 281 based on?
RKO 281 is adapted from a movie.