Best on Max: The Set-Up Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Set-Up, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Set-Up (1949) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. I want a man … not a human punching bag!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Robert Ryan as Stoker; Audrey Totter as Julie; George Tobias as Tiny; Alan Baxter as Little Boy; Wallace Ford as Gus; Percy Helton as Red; Hal Baylor as Tiger Nelson; Darryl Hickman as Shanley
About The Set-Up
Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Set-Up?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Set-Up?
Robert Ryan as Stoker; Audrey Totter as Julie; George Tobias as Tiny; Alan Baxter as Little Boy; Wallace Ford as Gus; Percy Helton as Red; Hal Baylor as Tiger Nelson; Darryl Hickman as Shanley
Is this The Set-Up guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



