Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Con artist Lawrence Jamieson is a longtime resident of a luxurious coastal resort, where he enjoys the lavish fruits of his deceptions -- that is, until a competitor, Freddy Benson, shows up. When the new guy's lowbrow tactics impinge on his own sophisticated work and believing him to be the infamous conman 'The Jackal', Lawrence resolves to get rid of him. Confident of his own duplicitous talents, he challenges Freddy to a winner-takes-all competition: whoever swindles their latest mark, American heiress Janet Colgate, out of $50,000 first can stay, while the other must leave town.
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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS (1988) | Official Trailer | MGM
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Bailing Out Freddie
The Wheelchair Con
Conning the Rich Women
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) - Clip: Bathroom Break (HD)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) - Clip: Not Mother (HD)
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Frequently asked questions about Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Where can I watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in the United States?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside AMC+, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Can I watch Dirty Rotten Scoundrels for free?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 76 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers, and Barbara Harris. Frank Oz is the director.
How long is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did Dirty Rotten Scoundrels come out?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was released on December 14, 1988.
Which studio made Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was produced by Orion Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was made on a budget of $6,500,000.
How much did Dirty Rotten Scoundrels make at the box office?
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels grossed $42,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $6,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.