Movie

Ruggles of Red Gap

“SH-H-H-H! TONIGHT'S YOUR NIGHT TO HOWL! And howl you will at this funniest of all comedies...”

★ 7.1(84)19351h 30m

Ruggles of Red Gap is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Ruggles of Red Gap

🇺🇸 United States

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Good to know

Director: Leo McCarey
Release date: 1935-03-08
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Ruggles of Red Gap

Ruggles of Red Gap is a 1935 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Leo McCarey, starring Charles Laughton, Mary Boland and Charles Ruggles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 84 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ruggles of Red Gap in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this comedy of an Englishman stranded in a sea of barbaric Americans, Marmaduke Ruggles - a gentleman's gentleman and butler to an Earl - is lost in a poker game to an uncouth American cattle baron. Ruggles' life is turned upside down as he's taken to the USA, is gradually assimilated into American life, accidentally becomes a local celebrity, and falls in love along the way.

Cast

Charles Laughton

Marmaduke Ruggles

Mary Boland

Effie Floud

Charles Ruggles

Egbert Floud

Zasu Pitts

Mrs. Judson

Roland Young

Earl of Burnstead

Leila Hyams

Nell Kenner

Maude Eburne

'Ma' Pettingill

Lucien Littlefield

Charles Belknap-Jackson

Leota Lorraine

Mrs. Belknap-Jackson

James Burke

Jeff Tuttle

Dell Henderson

Sam

Clarence Wilson

Jake Henshaw

Themes & keywords

saloonwidowrestaurantmillionaire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ruggles of Red Gap in United States?+

In United States, Ruggles of Red Gap is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ruggles of Red Gap on Netflix?+

Ruggles of Red Gap is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Ruggles of Red Gap?+

Ruggles of Red Gap has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Ruggles of Red Gap?+

Ruggles of Red Gap stars Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles, Zasu Pitts and Roland Young.

When did Ruggles of Red Gap come out?+

Ruggles of Red Gap is a 1935 movie directed by Leo McCarey.

What genre is Ruggles of Red Gap?+

Ruggles of Red Gap is Comedy film.

Who directed Ruggles of Red Gap?+

Ruggles of Red Gap was directed by Leo McCarey.