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Tell Me a Riddle (1980)

English drama film directed by Lee Grant

Film facts

Runtime
1h 30m 90 min
Released
1980
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Tell Me a Riddle has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 min). The English film released in 1980. It is directed by Lee Grant and stars Melvyn Douglas, Lila Kedrova and Brooke Adams.

Cast and crew

Director
Lee Grant
Distribution
Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Tell Me a Riddle
Set in
San Francisco

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1980
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Tell Me a Riddle?

Tell Me a Riddle has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes, or 90 min.

When did Tell Me a Riddle release?

Tell Me a Riddle released in 1980.

Who directed Tell Me a Riddle?

Tell Me a Riddle is directed by Lee Grant.

Who is in the cast of Tell Me a Riddle?

The cast of Tell Me a Riddle includes Melvyn Douglas, Lila Kedrova, Brooke Adams, Zalman King and Peter Coyote.

Where can I watch Tell Me a Riddle online?

Tell Me a Riddle streams on Netflix.

Is Tell Me a Riddle based on a true story or a book?

Tell Me a Riddle is based on Tell Me a Riddle.

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Updated 11 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.