Riley(2025)
Riley Synopsis
The life of a disciplined high school athlete begins to unravel when his queer identity competes against the idea of who he was supposed to be.
Riley (2025) is a drama film directed by Benjamin Howard, released on December 4, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jake Holley, Colin McCalla, Riley Quinn Scott and Connor Storrie. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Howard
- Writers:
- Benjamin Howard
- Producers:
- Laura Scarano, Benjamin Howard, Tommy Anderson
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Elias Thomas
- Composer:
- Jerik Centeno
- Production:
- Charthouse, Windsor Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Riley (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Riley before you stream it.
Riley Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jake Holley
as Dakota Riley
Colin McCalla
as Jaeden Galloway
- Riley Quinn Scott
Riley Quinn Scott
as Skylar Braxton
Connor Storrie
as Liam Hauser
Rib Hillis
as Carson Riley
- J.B. Waterman
J.B. Waterman
as "Obi-Wan" Hookup
René Ashton
as Miriam Riley
Nigel Siwabessy
as Hector
- Marcus Winchester-Jones
Marcus Winchester-Jones
as Desmond Brown
- Dallas Perry
Dallas Perry
as Caleb
- Alyssa Latson
Alyssa Latson
as Courtney
- Katie Donivan
Katie Donivan
as Lindsey ("That Freshman Girl")
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Howard, written by Benjamin Howard, produced by Laura Scarano, Benjamin Howard and Tommy Anderson.
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Riley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Riley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riley online?
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Riley (2025) is available to stream on Here TV and Here TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Riley?
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The main cast of Riley (2025) includes Jake Holley, Colin McCalla, Riley Quinn Scott, Connor Storrie and Rib Hillis. The film was directed by Benjamin Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riley released?
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Riley was released on December 4, 2025 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Riley worth watching?
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Riley (2025) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Riley?
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Yes. The official Riley trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.