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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1988
Comedy, Crime
1h 50m
Lawrence and Freddie are con-men; big-time and small time respectively. They unsuccessfully attempt to work together only to find that this town (on the French Mediterranean coast) aint big enough for the two of them (imdb)

Directed by:

Frank Oz

Screenwriter:

Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning

Starring:

Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Steve Martin, Frances Conroy, Dana Ivey, Ian McDiarmid, Barbara Harris, Anton Rodgers, Meagen Fay

Genres:

Comedy, Crime

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, French, German
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1988
Comedy, Crime
1h 50m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 12 Mar 2017
92
84th
A pleasant, breezy comedy about two con artists trying to one-up each other. The cast is clearly having a ball, and the script throws us enough curve balls to keep everything lively. A great time.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
doctor7doctor7
Rated 18 Mar 2008
82
76th
Very, very funny comedy about two con-men at opposite ends of the con-man spectrum (if that makes any sense). Michael Caine is fantastic and Steve Martin, who I normally don't really like, was hilarious as well. I doubt I'll ever forget the dinner table with Steve Martin as an invalid with a trident. Great stuff with a neat twist at the end that I honestly didn't see coming.
Rated 18 Mar 2008
jepson23jepson23
Rated 16 Jan 2013
90
50th
This film is a joy. It's not a slay-me-with-laughter comedy, but it is a make-me-feel-happy comedy with plenty of chuckle-worth humor. I grab this one when I want a laugh but I'm too tired to handle debilitating hilarity.
Rated 16 Jan 2013
gleebgleeb
Rated 26 Feb 2008
67
27th
It has its moments, and the basic story is good, but there are some long dry patches.
Rated 26 Feb 2008
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
Steve Martin and Michael Caine have excellent chemistry in this hilarious movie about two con artists. Caine, the charming, sophisticated one, is the perfect foil to Martin's crude, street-wise character. As they try to con a woman and each-other, there are some very memorable scenes, and Martin is at his comedic best. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
evranaevrana
Rated 13 Jan 2024
78
68th
An excellent mix of comedy and con-man action. The acting is brilliant, the cons are well thought and the overall chemistry between the leads is unbelievable. I do not line conmen (or conwomen for that matter), but the movie warmed me to them; which is a no small feat.
Rated 13 Jan 2024
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 26 Aug 2019
64
67th
good movie
Rated 26 Aug 2019
pmcinernpmcinern
Rated 02 Oct 2015
100
97th
A throwback to the classic screwballs of the Hollywood Golden Age. Michael Caine plays his straight man dead straight, and Martin tones down his typical goofiness by having his character actually care about what he wants, and the results are fireworks. The personal touches (everyone's shoved into a bush for some reason, newspapers must be huge and inches away from the face; a tactilly abrupt comedy) turn an otherwise stock movie into something you can't buy; the highest quality magic. Hilarious.
Rated 02 Oct 2015
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 12 Jun 2014
65
36th
Some very funny moments and line readings. Caine's deadpan when he says "Know your limitations. You are a moron" is wonderful. Some of it fails for either seeming to mug too hard for a laugh or having pretty poor production, especially the music. Caine saves it.
Rated 12 Jun 2014
spleenspleen
Rated 07 Aug 2013
90
95th
It takes some skill to stand up against Michael Caine and Steve Martin. Acting-wise, not necessarily street-fighting-wise. Either way, Glenn Headly does and steals the show.
Rated 07 Aug 2013
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 29 Aug 2012
35
24th
A sometimes amusing romp on the sleazy side of life. A beautiful woman (Glenne Headly) seems like an easy mark, but proves to be the undoing of these two unscrupulous con men. Most of the movie is incredibly lame, but if you can stand the stupidity of Steve Martin and silly character acting from Michael Caine then there are several amusing moments.
Rated 29 Aug 2012
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
69
73rd
Very well made comedy. The script isn't anything fancy but the chemistry between the three leads really plays well.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
dewalldewall
Rated 01 Mar 2009
68
39th
Been awhile. I remember finding it mostly unimpressive except for a crescendo of funny midway through, and a cute ending. I think the comedy was built solely on plot and broad characterization, with forgettable dialogue and nothing to relate to. I remember feeling uninvolved.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
jonquilljonquill
Rated 11 Sep 2007
91
85th
I kind of wish John Cleese had been in the Michael Caine role, but still this movie was excellent. Definately deserves a place with The Jerk and Roxanne for Steve Martin's best flicks.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
auritechauritech
Rated 14 Aug 2007
42
33rd
Aside from one or two funny moments, it's a long drawn out film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ma630ma.630
Rated 04 Nov 2023
92
75th
Masterpiece
Rated 04 Nov 2023
sybaritesybarite
Rated 13 Oct 2023
94
97th
This is my girlfriend's favourite movie. I swear to god, she thinks she's Michael Caine.
Rated 13 Oct 2023
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 20 Jul 2022
75
66th
drgoodworddrgoodword
Rated 19 Jul 2022
90
68th
One of Hollywood's best comedies. Excellent performances by the three leads, working from a finely-crafted screenplay that stays pitch-perfect from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Rated 19 Jul 2022
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 26 Mar 2022
80
62nd
There is more to this movie than I suspected. I was expecting more pratfalls because of Steve Martin of course and, while there were a fair share of them, the movie had a lot of heart and mystery. Martin and Caine have loads of chemistry on screen. From the beginning I could tell that Martin would be playing the bumbling American but there was a part of me that also suspected that he would get the better of Caine in the end. So, I was surprised to find that I was wrong. It's a good mix of a film
Rated 26 Mar 2022
jarobmuljarobmul
Rated 21 Feb 2022
78
77th
Way too obvious of a twist, you know it will end that way right after the gender conversation on the train. Not enough screen time for Ian McDiarmid, but it's pretty good overall.
Rated 21 Feb 2022
jasminmmajasminmma
Rated 18 Nov 2021
100
90th
Just perfect. So so so so funny
Rated 18 Nov 2021
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 20 Oct 2021
75
26th
Viewed October 7, 2021. A more assured director could really have made something out of this movie's seesaw narrative and its implications about humanity's basest desires. The premise is there for a great screwball comedy in the mold of Lubitsch but as directed by Frank Oz, its various threads and sequences feel disconnected.
Rated 20 Oct 2021
macswellMacSwell
Rated 28 Jul 2021
75
72nd
1964’s Bedtime Story is an underappreciated gem, and yet Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is still a rare example of a remake greater than its original; a tighter script, more outlandish gags and smart twist ending give the story a wonderfully fresh dimension. Caine and Martin even somehow better the dream Niven/Brando partnership. Ruprecht is an absolute scream.
Rated 28 Jul 2021
doyler29doyler29
Rated 02 Feb 2021
90
87th
This remake of the David Niven/Marlon Brando vehicle "Bedtime Story" is the first film directed by Frank Oz that didn't star any puppets. The film's slightness disguises the fact that it's really a ferociously funny little film, with both Caine and Martin in top form. They play very well off each other. Caine is all charm and verbal humor, in what is a really skilled homage to Niven, while Martin is very physical.
Rated 02 Feb 2021
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 31 Oct 2020
60
29th
It was ok
Rated 31 Oct 2020
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 11 Jul 2020
65
48th
sempatik üçkağıtçı diye ifade edilebilecek hikayeler iyi bir prodüksiyonla aktarıldığı zaman perdeye hep yakışıyor çünkü mecranın özüne dair de bir şeyler söylemiş oluyor bu hikayelerin iyi anlatımı. büyük soygun filmleri nasıl film yapımının ve yönetmenliğin bir yansıması ise, bu tarz hikayeler de anlatı ve senaryonun yansıması gibi işliyor. bu açıdan gayet başarılı, eğlenceli, güldüren ve hafif karikatürize tipleri de hikayeyi taşıyabilen bir f
Rated 11 Jul 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 11 Mar 2020
73
88th
Seen: 2.
Rated 11 Mar 2020
stuie299stuie299
Rated 16 Apr 2019
75
45th
Good but not funny. Caine and Martin are great. They even make good use of a double ending. That said I simply can't overstate how unfunny it was, and not in a trying to be funny and failing way. This is a lighthearted romp more so than a movie with deliberate jokes. Also I can't stop thinking about how much Glenne Headly reminds me of Judy Greer.
Rated 16 Apr 2019
nobambanobamba
Rated 09 Jan 2019
75
83rd
Good chemistry between Caine and Martin. I figured out the twist but I don't know whether that's because other movies have copied this or if it's just that cliched. Fav scene: Janet mentioning she didn't come from money, which was when I realized the twist.
Rated 09 Jan 2019
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 12 Nov 2018
70
83rd
ger; [Zwei Hinreißend Verdorbene Schurken; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels]; zwei schwindler treffen sich in einer kleinen stadt am meer - wo aber nur platz für einen ist, und vereinbaren eine wette darum wer bleiben darf.; (sehr süß);
Rated 12 Nov 2018
beardobaldobeardobaldo
Rated 20 Oct 2018
75
50th
The beginning was solid and the ending made me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Rated 20 Oct 2018
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 30 May 2017
6
42nd
Takes too long to set up its juicily comedic premise (a boring training montage headlines a needlessly in-depth relationship history) but it's pure hilarity and delicious dramatic irony as soon as Freddy rolls in on that wheelchair, hamming it up. Lawrence's first counter-move is probably the funniest (see the leg-whipping scene) but I would be remiss not to mention the delightful ending that subverts the scoundrels' sexism with not one but two punches-the first being shame, the second mercy.
Rated 30 May 2017
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 01 Dec 2016
78
72nd
This is a funny comedy. Steve Martin and Michael Caine play off each other well in this movie. The script is good and there are a number of funny scenes and situations. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 01 Dec 2016
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
99
98th
an all time great comedy. fun premise, and really good lead two performances
Rated 21 Nov 2016
jibblesjibbles
Rated 31 Jul 2016
100
98th
Something I can watch over and over again both because of a nostalgic connection and I find it hilarious.
Rated 31 Jul 2016
mandymandy
Rated 12 Jan 2016
5
18th
So very 1980's in it's style and content - some if it (it's portrayal of mental illness for example, ) despite being done in a comic manner almost seems offensive.
Rated 12 Jan 2016
cluedon657Cluedon657
Rated 20 Jul 2015
6
24th
It's okay if you've nothing else to watch but if you do have something else to watch then watch it. Michael Caine is excellent though.
Rated 20 Jul 2015
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 31 Jan 2015
52
32nd
Martin and Caine are great, Hedley's good, the direction is good - the script has problems. You could cut 30 minutes out of the first half of the movie and it'd be much better - and that had better include the loathsome scenes whose punchline is that mentally handicapped people are uncomfortable and gross. As well, the fun of seeing these two be savvy, suave conmen is diminished when all of their victims seem to leap into their arms. (Sure [SPOILERS] the last one was doing it on purpose, but...)
Rated 31 Jan 2015
jackdrekjackdrek
Rated 12 Jan 2015
74
84th
A Frank Oz classic, dazzling with his command of cinematography, comedic timing, cheeky nature and lush visuals.
Rated 12 Jan 2015
ocelotOcelot
Rated 30 Nov 2014
60
54th
A lot of it is kinda whatever, it's not laugh-out-loud funny and it has the longest first act in history, but it's fun.
Rated 30 Nov 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 10 Apr 2014
81
68th
80.500
Rated 10 Apr 2014
filliganFilligan
Rated 23 Feb 2014
79
39th
Caine fans will absolutely delight in this role of his. The film is far from uproarious, but it still kept a big smile plastered on my face for most of its duration. It's nice to see Steve Martin be an unflinching asshole instead of the unlucky jerk. Fun stuff.
Rated 23 Feb 2014
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 31 Dec 2013
27
15th
It's an okay movie but I don't think the humour has held up all that well.
Rated 31 Dec 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 10 Jun 2013
60
47th
Hey, I liked the concept of it. Made me giggle a lot over the absurdness. Sure, it is light for modern "con movies" and almost bad in the plot for women folk. But it is Steve Martin doing silly things.
Rated 10 Jun 2013
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 01 Jun 2013
75
67th
I like con-artist movies and while this one doesn't blow any minds in regards to twists and turns it's funny, which is all you can really ask for with comedies.
Rated 01 Jun 2013
lupisterlupister
Rated 27 May 2013
60
68th
not that funny, but charming
Rated 27 May 2013
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 02 Apr 2013
75
65th
I'm pretty disappointed by how implausible and transparent the cons are, but all in all this is an enjoyable film, thanks largely to Martin and Caine.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
nbd_rabNBD Rab
Rated 01 Apr 2013
70
32nd
Fun, but not as clever or engaging as Sleuth.
Rated 01 Apr 2013
jacknglendaJacknglenda
Rated 14 Oct 2012
89
84th
Very funny
Rated 14 Oct 2012
paxtonPaxton
Rated 08 Feb 2012
84
81st
Rupert the idiot monkey boy brings joy to my heart. But why does he have a cork on his fork?
Rated 08 Feb 2012
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 27 Jan 2012
75
77th
7+ highly recommended
Rated 27 Jan 2012
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 24 Jan 2012
85
73rd
These guys are so bad they're good. I loved the joy with which they portrayed these criminals.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
bizortbizort
Rated 15 Jul 2011
70
54th
Saw the twist coming but fun nonetheless. Entertaining film and that's all it was trying to be.
Rated 15 Jul 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 25 Jun 2011
76
57th
so martin and caine team up in a con man comedy, sounds like a good idea, but turns out to be less than one would expect. it's got a couple good chuckles in it, although nothing to really raise the brow. it's not great, but not a single moment is boring and keeps the attention well enough for a once over.
Rated 25 Jun 2011
chemical404chemical404
Rated 01 Jun 2011
51
41st
Yoda directed this film about con artists trying to outsmart each other. The film has a British aura about it, and not only because of Thomas Crown-ish character created by Michael Cain, but the whole humor is a bit British. It is a fairly entertaining and funny film, nothing I would like to watch again, though.
Rated 01 Jun 2011
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 31 Mar 2011
65
72nd
Absolutely hilarious.
Rated 31 Mar 2011
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 26 Jan 2011
81
75th
Moderately uncomfortable in the best way possible. Like an Oscar Wilde pic for a new century, all about gender, schaudenfreue and pleasant deus ex machinae that are more brilliantly serendipitous than aggravating.
Rated 26 Jan 2011
nadihNadiH
Rated 12 Apr 2010
82
51st
It's a classic comedy with a few laugh out loud moments courtesy of Mr. Martin and some great acting by Mr. Caine. pretty decent movie
Rated 12 Apr 2010
thejoemooreTheJoeMoore
Rated 07 Mar 2010
77
67th
Two more than Kyle. It desperately needs a sequel.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
babamotsbabamots
Rated 04 Feb 2010
37
15th
As usual, Caine is masterful and Martin unbearable. The latter was almost overpowering, but the climax (and a few other moments) save this from being truly abysmal.
Rated 04 Feb 2010
vesupriavesupria
Rated 13 Jan 2010
6
62nd
A pretty easy watch, with an excellent and somewhat surprising twist at the end. Both Caine and Martin were good, although Martin, in typical fashion someone is a bit, umm, exaggerated in his manner at times. But I guess that's an idiosyncrasy that you either love or hate about the guy. It's a fun watch, with some humour, and it doesnt take itself too seriously.
Rated 13 Jan 2010
forehead1forehead1
Rated 26 Dec 2009
90
99th
As someone with a keen distaste for remakes,I should hate this: after all,large chunks are taken wholesale from Bedtime Story. But I'd seen DRS multiple times before I'd even heard of the original,and comparing the two it's a far superior film: funnier, a smarter screenplay,and even better performances and chemistry between the leads. The score is spot-on too,providing a brilliant atmosphere and punctuating the gags perfectly. One of my all-time favourites and a movie I never tire of watching.
Rated 26 Dec 2009
rainydaysrainydays
Rated 20 Sep 2009
90
69th
The surprising plot twists that pop up throughout the movie make it worth watching.
Rated 20 Sep 2009
mlpgaffneymlpgaffney
Rated 20 Aug 2009
12
3rd
Seriously, does Michael Caine just pick movies out of a hat? And has Steve Martin gotten less funny over the years? This movie was terrible!
Rated 20 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
71
70th
Just a great 80's comedy with Steve Martin pretty much as his peak. Well worth a watch.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
hgk7HGK7
Rated 09 Apr 2009
40
33rd
Fornication and crime made to seem cool and acceptable
Rated 09 Apr 2009
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 09 Apr 2009
0
15th
Heavy-handed remake of Ralph Levy's _Bedtime Story_
Rated 09 Apr 2009
liltxgal98liltxgal98
Rated 11 Feb 2009
92
55th
Very witty..Michael Caine is so good.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
fizbanfizban
Rated 25 Jan 2009
45
21st
seems promising at the beginning, boring until the end, and very funny at the end. But i'm afraid the movie is quite disappointing in general.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
stainStain
Rated 25 Jan 2009
60
47th
Not as clever or as funny as it thinks it is (an ongoing problem for Frank Oz films)
Rated 25 Jan 2009
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 17 Dec 2008
76
57th
Not that good, but Steve Martin does a great job by himself keeping this movie funny and moving along. I really could have cared less for Michael Caine. I think Martin carried this film as far as he could on his back.
Rated 17 Dec 2008
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 15 Oct 2008
70
27th
This is an odd bag. There is plenty of farce in this film and you will end up quoting a number of the odder sections. (A cork on the fork?)
Rated 15 Oct 2008
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 23 Apr 2008
69
65th
Like a comic re-imagining of Sleuth. Very spotty.
Rated 23 Apr 2008
bojanpopicbojanpopic
Rated 26 Feb 2008
79
56th
Two great actors great story great ambient = very good movie.
Rated 26 Feb 2008
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 17 Dec 2007
66
54th
Ok at the time, but now I struggle to even remember anything about it
Rated 17 Dec 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
65
49th
entertaining
Rated 17 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 23 Aug 2007
70
69th
Good
Rated 23 Aug 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
75th
Kinda predictable but still has some very funny scenes and great chemistry between Martin and Caine.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
95th
Michael Caine and a very funny Steve Martin in a movie that uses one of the most solid, and reliableconcepts.It's amovie about con artists. Good flick. The dinner scene with Martin as "Ruprecht" is a must see.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
88th
Michael Caine and Steve Martin are a perfect pairing in this movie. The physical comedy performed here is outstanding.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tmberrytmberry
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
37th
Mean spirited fun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
catscandalCatScandal
Rated 14 Aug 2007
33
28th
Distinctly mediocre. One or two funny moments, but mostly completely boring writing and flat characters. Not downright objectionable, but not worth the watch, even for fans of the leads.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 09 Mar 2007
63
35th
More entertaining than it should be.
Rated 09 Mar 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 27 Feb 2007
55
49th
Great comedy.
Rated 27 Feb 2007

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