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The Grifters

6.519901h 50mRMovieCrimeDrama

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
ProducersBarbara De Fina·Martin Scorsese

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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

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The Grifters is streaming on Hoopla and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Grifters on Netflix?

No, The Grifters is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Pluto TV.

Is The Grifters on Amazon Prime Video?

The Grifters isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Grifters for free?

The Grifters is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Pluto TV in United States.