Restless Natives (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Restless Natives is a comedy and crime film directed by Michael Hoffman, running about 89 minutes. “Scotland's most notorious public enemies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals. Their adventures make for a whimsical and gentle comedy, in the Bill Forsyth vein.
Who’s in it. Restless Natives stars Vincent Friell as Will, Joe Mullaney as Ronnie, Teri Lally as Margot and Ned Beatty as Bender, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Restless Natives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Restless Natives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Restless Natives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Restless Natives (1985)?
- In US, Restless Natives is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Restless Natives worth watching?
- Restless Natives holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Restless Natives?
- Restless Natives stars Vincent Friell, Joe Mullaney, Teri Lally, Ned Beatty and Robert Urquhart.
- When was Restless Natives released?
- Restless Natives was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.