Riff-Raff
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, and Shout! Factory TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.
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Frequently asked questions about Riff-Raff
Where can I watch Riff-Raff in the United States?
Riff-Raff is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, and Shout! Factory TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Riff-Raff for free?
Riff-Raff streams free with ads in the United States on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Cineverse. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 7.0 on IMDb, and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff stars Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss, Jimmy Coleman, and Ricky Tomlinson. Ken Loach is the director.
How long is Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
When did Riff-Raff come out?
Riff-Raff was released on June 21, 1991.
Which studio made Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff was produced by Parallax Pictures in the United Kingdom.
How much did Riff-Raff make at the box office?
Riff-Raff grossed $295,444 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.