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.
Director
Dito Montiel
Cast
Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union
Rating
Year
2025
Country
United States
Language
English
Main Trailer
Reviews
- "Featuring sidesplitting performances from its stacked cast and some gnarly, shocking twists, Dito Montiel's Riff Raff is as fun as it is jaw-dropping, and will keep you entranced for its entire wacky runtime."
- Collider - "RIFF RAFF does not want you to take anything too seriously. And yet it does want you to take it seriously enough ... offers more plot reveals, and character twists, than your average mystery movie or paranoid thriller."
- ScreenAnarchy - "With an outstanding, perfectly-chosen cast, this hilarious crime comedy hits all the right marks."
- Deadline Hollywood Daily - "The film’s action rarely leaves the secluded holiday home, and seeing these personalities collide has its thrills."
- RogerEbert.com - "A laugh-out-loud exploration of family drama, revenge, and legacy, RIFF RAFF offers some thrilling moments within its absurdity."
- Pop Culture Reviews - "[RIFF RAFF] is worth seeing for the performances of Coolidge, Murray, and Harris."
- Film Threat - "RIFF RAFF is good fun about bad people almost getting what they deserve..."
- Awards Buzz - "Most families don’t have nearly as much bloodshed while ringing in the new year, but that doesn’t stop Montiel from introducing his wicked version of “Auld Lang Syne.”"
- TheWrap
Festivals
- Toronto Int'l Film Festival
- Torino Film Festival