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Welcome to the Rileys

2010Movie1 h 50 minR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic508.2Rotten Tomatoes53%58%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Years after their teenage daughter’s death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief. Doug escapes to New Orleans on a business trip. Compelled by urgencies he doesn’t understand, he insinuates himself into the life of an underage hooker, becoming her platonic guardian.

Feels like

  • Grief and Estrangement
  • Redemption
  • Complex Relationships
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Melancholy Tone
  • New Orleans Setting
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Relationship of Convenience

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Jake Scott
Written by
Ken Hixon
Produced by
Scott Bloom, Michael Costigan, Giovanni Agnelli
Music by
Marc Streitenfeld

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Facts

October 29, 2010 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
October 29, 2010
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$361,960
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

It's All My Fault, Sir Swears-a-Lot, Sexless Marriage +9

  • It's All My Fault
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • Sexless Marriage
  • Missing Mom
  • Cluster F-Bomb
  • Fan Disservice
  • Fille Fatale
  • Platonic Prostitution
  • Broken Bird
  • Dark and Troubled Past
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Replacement Goldfish

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Welcome to the Rileys?"

Questions about Welcome to the Rileys

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Where can I stream Welcome to the Rileys?

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In the United States, Welcome to the Rileys is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Welcome to the Rileys worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Welcome to the Rileys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Welcome to the Rileys good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.