Riot (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, Riot is a drama film directed by Galen Yuen, running about 95 minutes. “The streets of Los Angeles became a battlefield” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In April 1992, following the notorious Rodney King verdict, the streets of Los Angeles became a battlefield, the backdrop to four personal intertwined stories.
Who’s in it. Riot stars Luke Perry as Boomer, Dante Basco as Jeff Lee, Mario Van Peebles as Turner and Kiều Chinh as Mrs. Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Riot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riot (1997)?
- In US, Riot is available to stream on fuboTV and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riot worth watching?
- Riot holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riot?
- Riot stars Luke Perry, Dante Basco, Mario Van Peebles, Kiều Chinh and Alexis Cruz.
- When was Riot released?
- Riot was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.