The Raffle (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, The Raffle is a drama film directed by Francesco Laudadio, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Francesca, an incredibly beautiful woman, after the death of her husband discovers his unfaithfulness and huge amount of debts he left. Cesare is Francesca's best friend, he is a solicitor. Following his advice Francesca starts selling all her goods, like the house, jewels, furs and finally also the yacht. By doing this she is able to survive for the rest of the year, but has no prospects for the future and every attempt to get a job fails. Finally she makes a decision to set up a lottery in which the prize is her.
Who’s in it. The Raffle stars Monica Bellucci as Francesca, Giulio Scarpati as Antonio, Massimo Ghini as Cesare and Elena Cantarone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Raffle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Raffle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Raffle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Raffle (1991)?
- In US, The Raffle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Raffle worth watching?
- The Raffle holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Raffle?
- The Raffle stars Monica Bellucci, Giulio Scarpati, Massimo Ghini, Elena Cantarone and Carla Cassola.
- When was The Raffle released?
- The Raffle was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.