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Riff-Raff

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1991 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $295K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ken Loach

  • Robert CarlyleStevie
  • Emer McCourtSusan
  • George MossMo
  • Jimmy ColemanShem
  • Ricky TomlinsonLarry
  • David FinchKevin
  • Peter MullanJake
  • Richard BelgraveKojo
  • Ade SaparaFiaman
  • Derek YoungDesmonde