Riff Raff cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the latest crime comedy starring Jennifer Coolidge

Riff Raff is an American crime comedy film that premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, a year ahead of its theatrical release on February 28, 2025. The film stars Ed Harris in the central role of Vincent, a hardened ex-criminal who finds himself in trouble as his past catches up with him, putting his family's lives at risk.

Riff Raff is directed by Dito Montiel with a script penned by John Pollono. In the past, Montiel has worked on other crime thrillers such as The Son of No One (2011), Empire State (2013), and Man Down (2015). Writer-actor Pollono has previously written the screenplays for Small Engine Repair (2021) and Stronger (2017).

Canopy Pictures and Signature Films have produced this feature film. Roadside Attractions handled the film's distribution with Grindstone Entertainment Group. The film is currently available to watch online on Hulu. Its cast includes Harris, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, Lewis Pullman, Emanuela Postacchini, Bill Murray, and more.

Riff Raff: Full list of main cast and characters of this crime comedy film

Ed Harris as Vincent

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Vincent is a former criminal who leaves his past behind to lead a happy and peaceful life. However, he can't quite escape the consequences of all his crimes. Ed Harris, who plays this part, is a four-time Oscar-nominated actor, known for his roles in The Truman Show (1998), Pollock (2000), and Apollo 13 (1995). He was also in the cast of Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy's HBO series Westworld, as Man in Black.

Jennifer Coolidge as Ruth

Ruth is Vincent's ex-wife, who shows up at their family cabin to catch up with him and Rocco. Unfortunately, things take a drastic turn, which puts her in panic. Jennifer Collidge, who plays Ruth, has been in the industry for several years. However, she recently gained viral fame for her audacious and hysterical Emmy-winning performance in Mike White's The White Lotus, as Tanya McQuoid.

Gabrielle Union as Sandy

Sandy is Vincent's significantly younger wife. She has been married to him for over 18 years and has a son, DJ. Gabrielle Union, who stars in this role, has been in several comedy films like 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Bring It On(2000), and Bad Boys II (2003), among others. She was recently nominated for her dramatic supporting turn in Elegance Bratton's The Inspection (2022).

Lewis Pullman as Rocco

Rocco is Vincent and Ruth's son, who joins them during the family reunion at the cabin. Vincent confides in him about the criminals who are out to get him for something he did a while ago. Lewis Pullman, who plays Rocco, famously starred as Bob/Sentry/Void in the MCU's Thunderbolts* (2025). Even before that, he played another character by the same name, Bob, in Top Gun: Maverick (2022). He received a lot of praise for his performance in Lessons in Chemistry, a show led by Brie Larson.

Emanuela Postacchini as Marina

Marina is Rocco's girlfriend, who joins him at the family cabin, unaware of what lies in her immediate future. Emanuela Postacchini, who plays Marina, is an Italian actress who has previously starred in The Seven Faces of Jane (2022), Robots (2023), Better Days (2019), and Come This Way (2015).

The supporting cast of Riff Raff, starring Jennifer Coolidge

Riff Raff follows a bunch of criminals trying to outwit each other, but it's not all dark. There's plenty of humor in the film, thanks to its cast members like Jennifer Coolidge, Bill Murray, and Pete Davidson, among others.

Here is the supporting cast of this crime comedy film: