Raffles (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1930, Raffles is a crime, adventure and romance film directed by George Fitzmaurice, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.
Who’s in it. Raffles stars Ronald Colman as A.J. Raffles, Kay Francis as Gwen, David Torrence as Inspector McKenzie and Frederick Kerr as Lord Harry Melrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Raffles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raffles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raffles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raffles (1930)?
- In US, Raffles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raffles worth watching?
- Raffles holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raffles?
- Raffles stars Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, David Torrence, Frederick Kerr and Bramwell Fletcher.
- When was Raffles released?
- Raffles was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.