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Riff-Raff

ComedyDrama
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1991-06-21
1h 35m
English
Released
Parallax Pictures

About

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.

#pop singer#working class#poverty#construction worker

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About 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. Running 95 minutes.

Riff-Raff Cast and Characters

The cast features Robert Carlyle (as Stevie), Emer McCourt (as Susan), George Moss (as Mo), Jimmy Coleman (as Shem), and Ricky Tomlinson (as Larry). Their performances are a major reason Riff-Raff has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Riff-Raff

Riff-Raff flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Riff-Raff?

Riff-Raff runs for 95 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is Riff-Raff good? What's the rating?

Riff-Raff holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 116 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Riff-Raff?

The main cast includes Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss, and Jimmy Coleman, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Riff-Raff available in English?

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When was Riff-Raff released?

Riff-Raff was released in 1991.

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What is Riff-Raff about?

Riff-Raff is a Comedy/Drama English-language film. 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.

When was Riff-Raff released?

Riff-Raff was released on June 21, 1991. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. The film was produced by Parallax Pictures.

Who stars in Riff-Raff?

Riff-Raff stars Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss and Jimmy Coleman. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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