Rio Rita (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1942, Rio Rita is a comedy film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, running about 91 minutes. “"SENORITA...I'M CRAZY with LOVE FOR YOU" -- BUD "HE'S CRAZY ALRIGHT...BUT I'm your DAISY" -- LOU” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doc and Wishey run into some Nazi-agents, who want to smuggle bombs into the USA from a Mexican border hotel.
Who’s in it. Rio Rita stars Bud Abbott as Doc, Lou Costello as Wishy, Kathryn Grayson as Rita Winslow and John Carroll as Ricardo Montera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rio Rita has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rio Rita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rio Rita tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rio Rita (1942)?
- In US, Rio Rita is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rio Rita worth watching?
- Rio Rita holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rio Rita?
- Rio Rita stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Kathryn Grayson, John Carroll and Patricia Dane.
- When was Rio Rita released?
- Rio Rita was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.