---
title: "Raffles"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/raffles-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 200654
imdb_id: "tt0032963"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 72
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Raffles (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/raffles-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Raffles is a 1939 American crime comedy film that is one of several film adaptations of an 1899 short story collection by E. W. Hornung, The Amateur Cracksman. The film stars David Niven and Olivia de Havilland and is directed by Sam Wood and William Wyler. Man about town and First Class cricketer A.J. Raffles keeps himself solvent with daring robberies. The movie follows Raffles as he meets Gwen from his schooldays and falls in love all over again, spending the weekend with her parents, Lord and Lady Melrose. A necklace presents an irresistible temptation, but also in attendance is Scotland Yard's finest, who are finally on the trail. The film is classified as an adventure, comedy, and crime movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes. It was released in the US on December 29, 1939.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Wood
- **Networks / Studios**: Howard Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Niven** as *A.J. Raffles*
- **Olivia de Havilland** as *Gwen*
- **May Whitty** as *Lady Melrose*
- **Dudley Digges** as *MacKenzie*
- **Douglas Walton** as *Bunny*
- **E. E. Clive** as *Barraclough*
- **Lionel Pape** as *Lord Melrose*
- **Margaret Seddon** as *Maud Holden*
- **Hilda Plowright** as *Wilson*
- **Gilbert Emery** as *Bingham*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Raffles online?
Raffles is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Raffles worth watching?
Raffles holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 20 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Raffles and when was it released?
Raffles is a feature film with a runtime of 72 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Raffles?
Raffles was directed by Sam Wood.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Raffles — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/200654)
- [Raffles (1939 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffles_(1939_film))
- [Raffles (1939) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/200654-raffles/cast)
- [Raffles (1939) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032963/)
- [RAFFLES TV series 1975-77 (Complete) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0MOhK_-gipFZKXgKPsp9xFdhPmFpLoY)

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