Rififi (1955)
Kernel Score: 87% · 628 ratings
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1955-04-13
Runtime: 118 minutes
Overview
Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony turns down a quick job his friend Jo offers him, until he discovers that his old girlfriend Mado has become the lover of local gangster Pierre Grutter during Tony's absence. Expanding a minor smash-and-grab into a full-scale jewel heist, Tony and his crew appear to get away clean, but their actions after the job is completed threaten the lives of everyone involved.
Rififi parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Rififi is a classic black-and-white French crime thriller centered on a jewel heist and its violent aftermath.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes gangster violence and a heist with deadly consequences for those involved.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jean Servais as Tony le Stéphanois
- Carl Möhner as Jo le Suedois
- Robert Manuel as Mario Ferrati
- Janine Darcey as Louise
- Pierre Grasset as Louis Grutter aka Louis le Tatoué
- Robert Hossein as Rémi Grutter
- Marcel Lupovici as Pierre Grutter
- Dominique Maurin as Tonio
- Magali Noël as Viviane
- Marie Sabouret as Mado
Rififi FAQ
Is Rififi good?
Rififi has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 628 audience ratings.
Is Rififi OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Rififi is a classic black-and-white French crime thriller centered on a jewel heist and its violent aftermath.
What movies are like Rififi?
If you liked Rififi, try Le Samouraï, Now You See Me, Ronin and The Night of the Hunter.