The Fruit Machine (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1993, The Fruit Machine is a drama film directed by Philip Saville, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
Who’s in it. The Fruit Machine stars Emile Charles as Eddie, Tony Forsyth as Michael, Robbie Coltrane as Annabelle and Louis Emerick as Billy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Fruit Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fruit Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fruit Machine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fruit Machine (1993)?
- In GB, The Fruit Machine is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fruit Machine worth watching?
- The Fruit Machine holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Fruit Machine?
- The Fruit Machine stars Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robbie Coltrane, Louis Emerick and Bruce Payne.
- When was The Fruit Machine released?
- The Fruit Machine was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.