Rising Damp (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Rising Damp is a comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Stingy landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers John, an art student, and Philip, an African medical student, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger, Miss Jones, flirts with Philip rather than him, despite his pitiful attempts at seduction.
Who’s in it. Rising Damp stars Leonard Rossiter as Rigsby, Frances de la Tour as Miss Jones, Don Warrington as Philip Smith and Christopher Strauli as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Rising Damp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising Damp page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising Damp tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rising Damp (1980)?
- In GB, Rising Damp is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rising Damp worth watching?
- Rising Damp holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rising Damp?
- Rising Damp stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington, Christopher Strauli and Denholm Elliott.
- When was Rising Damp released?
- Rising Damp was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.