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The Grifters

6.519901h 50m15MovieCrimeDrama

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·Robert A. Harris

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Grifters on Netflix?

No, The Grifters is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Grifters on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Grifters for free?

The Grifters isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.