On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.
Ray & Liz (2018) is a drama film directed by Richard Billingham, released on October 6, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Justin Salinger, Ella Smith, Patrick Romer and Deirdre Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
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Justin Salinger
as Ray
Ella Smith
as Liz
Patrick Romer
as Older Ray
Deirdre Kelly
as Older Liz
Tony Way
as Lol
Sam Gittins
as Will
Richard Ashton
as Sid
Joshua Millard-Lloyd
as Jason
Mary Helen Donald
as Hilda
Jacob Tuton
as Richard (Aged 10)
Sam Plant
as Richard (Aged 16)
Callum Slater
as Jason (Aged 2)
Directed by Richard Billingham, written by Richard Billingham, produced by Jacqui Davies.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 64 ratings.
It may be dour, but the film is also vital, edgy and progressive. It also must be noted that it’s very funny at times, in a brutal human comedy sort of way ('Good Thing' by Fine Young Cannibals plays over the end credits). To be put off by the uncomfortable themes, unglamorous urban location and prevailing sense of gloom that permeates ‘Ray & Liz’ would be a big mistake. This drama crackles with angry energy, and…
Reviewed on August 15, 2019
I think part of my problem with this is that having grown up in a room and kitchen in a 1970s Glasgow tenement where we bathed in the sink, once a week, in water freshly boiled from the kettle atop the metred gas stove, I find these “northern” (English) tales of woe and misfortune all a bit melodramatic. Compared to previous generations, these Brummies don’t know they are born as they live in housing estates…
Reviewed on January 30, 2026
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The main cast of Ray & Liz (2018) includes Justin Salinger, Ella Smith, Patrick Romer, Deirdre Kelly and Tony Way. The film was directed by Richard Billingham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Ray & Liz was released on October 6, 2018 and runs for 1h 47m.
Ray & Liz (2018) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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