Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Director: Frank Oz
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1988
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers, Barbara Harris

What Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Is About

Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him. Confident of his own duplicitous talents, he challenges Freddy to a winner-takes-all competition: whoever swindles their latest mark, American heiress Janet Colgate, out of $50,000 first can stay, while the other must leave town.

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What is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels about?

Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him.

Where can I watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel . Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Dirty Rotten Scoundrels come out?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was released in 1988.

Who directed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was directed by Frank Oz.

Who stars in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers.

What is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels's rating?

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.