Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, Rita, Sue and Bob Too is a comedy and drama film directed by Alan Clarke, running about 90 minutes. “Thatcher's Britain with her knickers down” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rita and Sue are two teenagers living on a run-down council estate in Bradford, who both share a job babysitting for Bob and Michelle's children. Whilst giving them a lift home one night, Bob decides to take Rita and Sue up to a deserted, country-side landscape. Clearly knowing what he has in mind, Rita and Sue are only too happy to oblige and both have a sexual encounter with him that becomes a regular occurrence.
Who’s in it. Rita, Sue and Bob Too stars Michelle Holmes as Sue, Siobhan Finneran as Rita, George Costigan as Bob and Lesley Sharp as Michelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rita, Sue and Bob Too has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rita, Sue and Bob Too page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rita, Sue and Bob Too tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987)?
- In US, Rita, Sue and Bob Too is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rita, Sue and Bob Too worth watching?
- Rita, Sue and Bob Too holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rita, Sue and Bob Too?
- Rita, Sue and Bob Too stars Michelle Holmes, Siobhan Finneran, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp and Kulvinder Ghir.
- When was Rita, Sue and Bob Too released?
- Rita, Sue and Bob Too was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.