Riff Raff is a 2024 American crime comedy film directed by Dito Montiel, written by John Pollono, and starring Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Bill Murray.
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| Directed by | Dito Montiel |
| Written by | John Pollono |
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| Cinematography | Xavier Grobet |
| Edited by | Tim Streeto |
| Music by | Adam Taylor |
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| Distributed by | Roadside Attractions Grindstone Entertainment Group |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. It is scheduled to be released on February 28, 2025, by Roadside Attractions and Grindstone Entertainment Group.
Synopsis
editThe life of a former criminal is thrown into turmoil when his old family appear for a long-awaited reckoning.[1]
Cast
edit- Ed Harris as Vincent
- Bill Murray as Leftie
- Jennifer Coolidge as Ruth, Vincent's ex-wife
- Gabrielle Union as Sandy, Vincent's wife
- Pete Davidson as Lonnie, Leftie's henchman
- Lewis Pullman as Rocco, Vincent and Ruth's murderous son
- Miles J. Harvey as DJ
- Emanuela Postacchini as Marina, Rocco's girlfriend
- Michael Covino as Jonathan, Leftie's deceased son
- P.J. Byrne as Garrison
- Brooke Dillman as Janet
Production
editProducers are Canopy Media Partners' Noah Rothman and Signature Films' Marc Goldberg and Sarah Gabriel.[2]
Casting
editIn May 2023, Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union and Brian Cox were cast in the film.[3] In November 2023, Ed Harris, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey and Pete Davidson joined the cast, with Harris replacing Cox.[4] In December 2023, it was revealed that Bill Murray had joined the cast, replacing Hoffman.[5] In May 2024, it was revealed that Emanuela Postacchini joined the cast.[6]
Filming
editPrincipal photography was slated to begin in September 2023.[7] By November 2023, filming was underway in New Jersey.[4]
Release
editRiff Raff premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[8] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 28, 2025, by Roadside Attractions and Grindstone Entertainment Group.[9]
References
edit- ^ Klawans, Justin (May 16, 2023). "Jennifer Coolidge to Star in Crime Comedy". Collider. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2023). "Jennifer Coolidge & Gabrielle Union Set For Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff' — Cannes Market Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Silman, Jon (May 16, 2023). "Crime comedy 'Riff Raff' to star Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, and Brian Cox in the works". We Got This Covered. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (November 21, 2023). "Ed Harris, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey & Pete Davidson Join Jennifer Coolidge, Dustin Hoffman & Gabrielle Union In Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff'; Filming Underway In New Jersey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Bill Murray on the set of "Riff Raff" on December 19, 2023 in Clark, New Jersey". Getty Images. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (May 14, 2024). "Bill Murray Joins Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff' as Signature Closes Multiple Territory Deals (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Leatham, Thomas (May 17, 2023). "Brian Cox to star with Jennifer Coolidge in comedy 'Riff-Raff'". Far Out. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (July 22, 2024). "Toronto film festival adds Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Edward Burns, David Mackenzie titles". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (January 29, 2025). "Riff Raff Trailer: Jennifer Coolidge & Bill Murray Star in Dark Comedy Movie". ComingSoon. Retrieved January 29, 2025.