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The Grifters

6.519901h 50m18AMovieCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorStephen Frears
WriterDonald E. Westlake
ProducersRobert A. Harris·Barbara De Fina

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CraveCrave
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stephen Frears

AHAnjelica Huston
Anjelica Huston
Lilly Dillon
JCJohn Cusack
John Cusack
Roy Dillon
ABAnnette Bening
Annette Bening
Myra Langtry
JMJan Munroe
Jan Munroe
Guy in bar
RW
Robert Weems
Racetrack Announcer
STStephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Jeweler
JNJimmy Noonan
Jimmy Noonan
Bartender
RHRichard Holden
Richard Holden
Cop
HJHenry Jones
Henry Jones
Sims
MLMichael Laskin
Michael Laskin
Irv
EJEddie Jones
Eddie Jones
Mintz
SBSandy Baron
Sandy Baron
Doctor

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The Grifters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Grifters?

The Grifters is streaming on Crave in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Grifters on Netflix?

No, The Grifters is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is The Grifters on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Grifters isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Crave instead.

Where can I watch The Grifters for free?

The Grifters is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave in Canada.