Riptide (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1934, Riptide is a drama and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 92 minutes. “"When a Woman Loves!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mary is an impetuous romantic who marries British aristocrat Lord Philip Rexford on a whim. Their marriage is successful, though, and they grow closer over the years. Then, a trip to the Italian Riviera unexpectedly reunites Mary with her former beau, Tommie. After some vicious gossip makes Rexford distrust her, he begins work on a divorce. Mary must now choose between the man she has married and the man she once loved.
Who’s in it. Riptide stars Norma Shearer as Lady Mary Rexford, Robert Montgomery as Tommie L. Trent, Herbert Marshall as Lord Philip Rexford and Mrs. Patrick Campbell as Aunt Hetty Riversleigh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Riptide 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 Riptide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riptide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riptide (1934)?
- In US, Riptide 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 Riptide worth watching?
- Riptide holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riptide?
- Riptide stars Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Herbert Marshall, Mrs. Patrick Campbell and Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
- When was Riptide released?
- Riptide was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.