The Set-Up (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1949, The Set-Up is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Wise, running about 73 minutes. “I want a man … not a human punching bag!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
Who’s in it. The Set-Up stars Robert Ryan as Stoker, Audrey Totter as Julie, George Tobias as Tiny and Alan Baxter as Little Boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Set-Up has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 The Set-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Set-Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Set-Up (1949)?
- In US, The Set-Up is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 The Set-Up worth watching?
- The Set-Up holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Set-Up?
- The Set-Up stars Robert Ryan, Audrey Totter, George Tobias, Alan Baxter and Wallace Ford.
- When was The Set-Up released?
- The Set-Up was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.