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Rynox (1931): cast, story & where to watch

1931 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1931, Rynox is a drama film directed by Michael Powell, running about 47 minutes. “Who Killed Benedik?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Things are not all well at Rynox House, where the company is on the verge of collapse. At the same time, its senior partner, FX Benedik, keeps receiving threats from the disgruntled Boswell Marsh, who is seen in town buying theatre tickets and revolvers. As the Rynox staff, including the young Tony Benedik, work to keep the business afloat, FX invites Marsh to settle his grievances at his house one fateful night....

Who’s in it. Rynox stars Stewart Rome as Francis Xavier Benedik / Boswell Marsh, John Longden as Anthony Xavier 'Tony' Benedik, Dorothy Boyd as Petronella 'Peter' Rickforth and Charles Paton as Samuel Faraday Rickforth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rynox has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rynox page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rynox tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rynox (1931)?
In US, Rynox is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Rynox worth watching?
Rynox holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rynox?
Rynox stars Stewart Rome, John Longden, Dorothy Boyd, Charles Paton and Leslie Mitchell.
When was Rynox released?
Rynox was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.