Ricochet Romance (1954): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1954, Ricochet Romance is a comedy and western film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 80 minutes. “MA KETTLE'S got a brand new fella...and the ranch is really bustin' out with FUN!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Marjorie Main is the whole show in the Universal programmer Ricochet Romance. Playing the outspoken new cook at a rundown dude ranch, Marjorie forces everyone around her to pitch in and bring some life back into the place. She also sets her sights on old layabout Chill Wills, scheming to rope the critter into marriage. Veteran comedy director Charles W. Lamont moves the proceedings along with style, never missing an opportunity for a low-comedy slapstick turn. The most surprising aspect of Ricochet Romance is that it is not an entry in Marjorie Main's Ma and Pa Kettle series.

Who’s in it. Ricochet Romance stars Marjorie Main as Pansy Jones, Chill Wills as Tom Williams, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Manuel Gonzales and Alfonso Bedoya as Alfredo Gonzáles, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ricochet Romance has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ricochet Romance page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ricochet Romance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.