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Riff Raff (2012 film)

Riff Raff is a 2012 British independent comedy-drama film directed by Dito Montiel and written by John Pollono.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Riff Raff is a 2012 British independent comedy-drama film directed by Dito Montiel and written by John Pollono. The film centers on a former criminal whose quiet family life is disrupted when members of his past reappear unexpectedly. Due to limited search results, many details about the film remain unverified.

Premise

Riff Raff is described as a crime-comedy drama about a former criminal trying to live quietly with his family before his past resurfaces. The supplied search results do not give a complete verified plot synopsis for the 2012 film.

Production

The film is associated with director Dito Montiel and writer John Pollono in the search results provided. However, the available sources do not clearly separate the 2012 film from later films with the same title.

Release

The search results do not provide a verified release date for the 2012 film. Most release information in the results refers to the 2024/2025 film, not the 2012 title.

Reception

No reliable critical reception data for the 2012 film is included in the supplied results. Any rating information available in the search results appears to apply to a different film.

Key facts

  • Riff Raff is a 2012 British comedy-drama directed by Dito Montiel and written by John Pollono.
  • The plot involves a former criminal whose family life is disturbed by the reappearance of people from his past.
  • The cast for the 2012 film is not verified by the available sources.
  • The release date, filming locations, and whether it is based on a true story are unconfirmed.
  • No rating or critical reception data is reliably available for this film.
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Canadian context

As a British English-language film, it would be of interest to Canadian viewers through film festivals, art-house distribution, and streaming availability, but the supplied sources do not confirm a specific Canadian release context.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Riff Raff movie about?
The available results describe it as a crime-comedy drama about a former criminal whose attempt at a quiet family life is disrupted by people from his past.
Who is in the cast of Riff Raff?
The supplied search results do not verify the cast for the 2012 film.
When was Riff Raff released?
The provided results do not confirm a release date for the 2012 film.
Is Riff Raff based on a true story?
The supplied search results do not show any reliable evidence that the film is based on a true story.
Where was Riff Raff filmed?
The supplied search results do not verify filming locations for the 2012 film.
What is the rating of Riff Raff?
The rating for the 2012 film is not confirmed in the provided sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riff_Raff_(2024_film)
    Supports: Contains detailed information about a different film with the same title, including premise, cast, and release, which helps distinguish the later 2024 film from the requested 2012 title.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27775403/plotsummary/
    Supports: Provides a plot summary for the later Riff Raff film, not the 2012 film.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/riff_raff_2025
    Supports: Gives rating and release information for the later Riff Raff film, not the 2012 film.
  4. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Riff_Raff_(2012_film)
    Supports: Secondary source for the 2012 title, but not included in the supplied search results; if available, it may help verify basic identification details.