Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Rita, Sue and Bob Too
Director: Alan Clarke
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1987
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Michelle Holmes, Siobhan Finneran, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp, Kulvinder Ghir

What Rita, Sue and Bob Too Is About

Rita, Sue and Bob Too's writer Andrea Dunbar grew up in Bradford's Buttershaw estate and wrote her first play, The Arbor, at fifteen as a school assignment; following that play's success, she wrote Rita, Sue and Bob Too, a drama described as carrying autobiographical elements, and the 1987 film adaptation was shot directly in Buttershaw. Dunbar died on December 20, 1990, at just 29, from a brain hemorrhage after falling ill in a pub. The film's promotional tagline was "Thatcher's Britain with her knickers down," and it drew polarized reactions on release. Who it's for: anyone curious about a cult classic drawn from a writer's own life, who died young, depicting 1980s British working class life head on. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a softened, inoffensive period drama.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rita, Sue and Bob Too about?

Rita, Sue and Bob Too's writer Andrea Dunbar grew up in Bradford's Buttershaw estate and wrote her first play, The Arbor, at fifteen as a school assignment; following that play's success, she wrote Rita, Sue and Bob Too, a drama described as carrying autobiographical elements, and the 1987 film adaptation was shot directly in Buttershaw. Dunbar died on December 20, 1990, at just 29, from a brain hemorrhage after falling ill in a pub.

Where can I watch Rita, Sue and Bob Too?

Rita, Sue and Bob Too is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Rita, Sue and Bob Too?

Rita, Sue and Bob Too runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).

When did Rita, Sue and Bob Too come out?

Rita, Sue and Bob Too was released in 1987.

Who directed Rita, Sue and Bob Too?

Rita, Sue and Bob Too was directed by Alan Clarke.

Who stars in Rita, Sue and Bob Too?

Rita, Sue and Bob Too stars Michelle Holmes, Siobhan Finneran, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp.

What is Rita, Sue and Bob Too's rating?

Rita, Sue and Bob Too holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.