Where to watch John Ritter in the UK
Find every John Ritter film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
Johnathan Southworth "John" Ritter (September 17, 1948 – September 11, 2003) was an American actor, voice over artist and comedian, perhaps best known for playing Jack Tripper and Paul Hennessy in the ABC sitcoms "Three's Company" and "8 Simple Rules," respectively. Don Knotts called him the "greatest physical comedian on the planet." Ritter's final films "Bad Santa," "Clifford's Really Big Movie" and "Stanley's Dinosaur Round-Up" were all dedicated in his memory.
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- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Dr. Richard Manning
- Scrubs (2001) as Sam Dorian
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- King of the Hill (1997) as Eugene Grandy (voice)
- Mannix (1967) as Cliff Elgin
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Ted Buchanan
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Private Carter
- The Love Boat (1977) as Dale Riley
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Joe Dysmerski
- The Waltons (1972) as Rev. Matthew Fordwick
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The View (1997) as Self
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Ryan Moore
- Great Performances (1971) as Richard
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Ray Evans
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Mike O'Conner
- Felicity (1998) as Mr. Andrew Covington
- Wings (1990) as Stuart Davenport
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Reverend Chatfield
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Dr. David Wheeler (voice)
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Joe Rockwell
- Nature (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Tom Cole
- The Rookies (1972) Cast
- Medical Center (1969) as Ronnie
- Kojak (1973) as Kenny Soames
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Host
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self - Interviewee
- Three's Company (1977) as Jack Tripper
- NewsRadio (1995) as Frank Westford
- Family Law (1999) as Father Andrews
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as John Ritter
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as John 'Johnny' Steiner
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Dave
- Ally McBeal (1997) as George Madison
- 8 Simple Rules (2002) as Paul Hennessy
- Rhoda (1974) as Vince Mazuma
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- It (1990) as Ben Hanscom
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Tim Margolin
- Petrocelli (1974) as John Oleson
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Greg
- Hearts Afire (1992) as John Hartman
- Dave's World (1993) as John Ritter
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000) as Clifford (voice)
- Anything But Love (1989) as Patrick Serreau
- Muppet Babies (1984) Cast
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- TV Funhouse (2000) as Narrator (voice)
- Dan August (1970) as Coley Smith
- Breaking News (2002) Cast
- Hooperman (1987) as Detective Harry Hooperman
- Bride of Chucky (1998) as Chief Warren Kincaid
- Problem Child (1990) as Ben
- Over the Top (1997) as Justin
- Doc (1975) Cast
- Bad Santa (2003) as Bob Chipeska
- Fish Police (1992) as Inspector Gil (voice)
- Life with Lucy (1986) as John Ritter
- The Ropers (1979) Cast
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Ben Healy
- Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales (2015) as Himself (archive footage)
- North (1994) as Ward Nelson
- Nowhere (1997) as Moses Helper
- Sling Blade (1996) as Vaughan Cunningham
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Tadpole (2002) as Stanley Grubman
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996) Cast
- Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) (2002) Cast
- Noises Off... (1992) as Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
- The Bob Crane Show (1975) Cast
- Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy (1992) as Self
- Stay Tuned (1992) as Roy Knable
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Where can I watch John Ritter films in the UK?
John Ritter's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are John Ritter's most popular films?
Most-watched John Ritter films currently: Bride of Chucky (1998), Problem Child (1990), Bad Santa (2003), Problem Child 2 (1991), North (1994).
What TV shows has John Ritter appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Scrubs (2001), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), King of the Hill (1997).
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