Riff Raff: Release date, plot, cast and more about the upcoming crime comedy film starring Jennifer Coolidge

Riff Raff is a crime comedy film starring Jennifer Coolidge and Gabrielle Union in the lead. Written by John Pollono and directed by Dito Montiel, the film is about a person who has left his criminal life in the past, but things shake up for him after his family shows up in his life.

The film was screened at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and will be getting a theatrical release on February 28, 2025. The release is being handled by Grindstone Entertainment Group and Roadside Attractions. Because of its intriguing plot and cast members, viewers are reportedly excited to know the details.

When will Riff Raff release?

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Riff Raff had a successful premiere at the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. It will be getting a theatrical release on February 28, 2025. The film's distributors are Grindstone Entertainment Group and Roadside Attractions, who are handling the release. My Dead Friend Zoe will also be released on the same date, which also stars Ed Harris.

What is the plot of Riff Raff?

John Pollono has written Riff Raff and it's about a person who has left his criminal life in the past. But things change after his old family comes into their life. The official synopsis of the film is,

“Vincent is an ex-criminal who more than anything, just wants a normal, peaceful life. He and his wife Sandy have built a loving family with their son DJ and are spending the winter break in a cabin before he goes off to college. Chaos ensues when Vincent’s disowned son Rocco, his girlfriend Marina and Vincent’s ex-wife Ruth abruptly show up to spoil the festivities with an ominous warning: the famed gangsters Leftie and Lonnie are coming for them.”

Who is starring in Riff Raff?

Riff Raff has a set of really interesting actors who share a strong dynamic while playing different roles. Jennifer Coolidge plays the role of Ruth, who was earlier married to Vincent. Coolidge has had a long career in Hollywood and has been the recipient of many awards, including the Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy.

Ed Harris is playing Vincent, while Gabrielle Union is Sandy, his current wife. Other cast members of the film, as per IMDb, are:

Pete Davidson as Lonnie, Leftie's henchman
Bill Murray as Leftie
Lewis Pullman as Rocco, Ruth, and Vincent's 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

Dito Montiel is the director of Riff Raff, while the producers include Noah Rothman, Adam Paulsen, Sarah Gabriel, and Marc Goldberg. The film's production banner includes Signature Films and Canopy Media Partners.

At the TIFF premiere, Harris spoke about the film and said,

“It’s got a lot of life to it, and it’s buoyant, it’s entertaining, it’s dangerous, it’s funny, it’s touching at times. And that’s what life’s about. It’s kind of liberating, this kind of movie.”

He further recalled the vibe on the film's set.