Road House (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1948, Road House is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 95 minutes. “There's nothing like a woman to come between men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A night club owner becomes infatuated with a torch singer and frames his best friend/manager for embezzlement when the chanteuse falls in love with him.
Who’s in it. Road House stars Ida Lupino as Lily Stevens, Cornel Wilde as Pete Morgan, Celeste Holm as Susie Smith and Richard Widmark as Jefferson T. 'Jefty' Robbins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Road House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Road House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Road House (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Road House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Road House worth watching?
- Road House holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Road House?
- Road House stars Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde, Celeste Holm, Richard Widmark and O. Z. Whitehead.
- When was Road House released?
- Road House was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.