Riff-Raff(1991)
Riff-Raff Synopsis
Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. Working conditions are poor and most of the men are working under aliases, due to immigration status and to not conflict with unemployment. Some help Stevie secure housing, squatting in a council estate. Then Stevie meets Susan, from Ireland, an aspiring singer.
Riff-Raff (1991) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ken Loach, released on June 21, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss and Jimmy Coleman. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Loach
- Writers:
- Bill Jesse
- Producers:
- Sally Hibbin
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Ackroyd
- Composer:
- Stewart Copeland
- Production:
- Parallax Pictures
- Revenue:
- $295,444
- Status:
- Released
Riff-Raff (1991) Trailer
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Riff-Raff Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Carlyle
as Stevie
Emer McCourt
as Susan
- George Moss
George Moss
as Mo
- Jimmy Coleman
Jimmy Coleman
as Shem
Ricky Tomlinson
as Larry
- David Finch
David Finch
as Kevin
Peter Mullan
as Jake
- Richard Belgrave
Richard Belgrave
as Kojo
- Ade Sapara
Ade Sapara
as Fiaman
- Derek Young
Derek Young
as Desmonde
Bill Moores
as Smurph
Willie Ross
as Gus Siddon
Key crew
Directed by Ken Loach, written by Bill Jesse, produced by Sally Hibbin.
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Riff-Raff Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 120 ratings.
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Riff-Raff – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riff-Raff online?
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Riff-Raff (1991) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Riff-Raff?
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The main cast of Riff-Raff (1991) includes Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss, Jimmy Coleman and Ricky Tomlinson. The film was directed by Ken Loach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riff-Raff released?
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Riff-Raff was released on June 21, 1991 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Riff-Raff worth watching?
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Riff-Raff (1991) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Riff-Raff?
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Yes. The official Riff-Raff trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.