Riff-Raff
Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. The working conditions are poor and most of the men are working under aliases, due to immigration status and to not conflict with their "signing on" for unemployment benefits. Some coworkers help Stevie secure housing, squatting in a council estate. Then Stevie meets Susan, from Ireland, who's struggling to be a professional singer.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Fandor, Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV |
About Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff is a 1991 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Ken Loach. The cast is led by Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Fandor, Philo.
Riff-Raff was produced by Parallax Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 21, 1991. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Writers
- Bill Jesse
- Release date
- June 21, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Parallax Pictures
Riff-Raff cast & crew
Riff-Raff was directed by Ken Loach and written by Bill Jesse.
The cast features Robert Carlyle as Stevie, Emer McCourt as Susan, George Moss as Mo, Jimmy Coleman as Shem, Ricky Tomlinson as Larry, and David Finch as Kevin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stewart Copeland, cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd, and it was produced by Sally Hibbin.
Is Riff-Raff worth watching?
Riff-Raff holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 116 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Riff-Raff is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Riff-Raff
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Cast of Riff-Raff
Robert Carlyle
Stevie
Emer McCourt
Susan
George Moss
Mo
Jimmy Coleman
Shem
Ricky Tomlinson
Larry
David Finch
Kevin
Peter Mullan
Jake
Richard Belgrave
Kojo
Ade Sapara
Fiaman
Derek Young
Desmonde
Bill Moores
Smurph
Willie Ross
Gus Siddon
Riff-Raff — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Riff-Raff in United States?
Riff-Raff is streaming on fuboTV, Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Riff-Raff on fuboTV?
Yes — Riff-Raff is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Riff-Raff in?
Riff-Raff is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Riff-Raff rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 116 ratings.
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