Riley (film)

Uncommon card · No. 155274

Riley is a 2023 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Benjamin Howard in his feature film debut. The film stars Jake Holley, Colin McCalla, Riley Quinn Scott, Connor Storrie and Rib Hillis. The story follows a closeted high-school football player struggling to accept his identity. The film is inspired by Howard's experience as a student athlete and was filmed on location in San Diego, California. It screened at the Calgary International Film Festival, the BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, and was distributed by Dark Star Pictures. Critics generally responded positively to the film, praising its message and realism while noting that it does not introduce anything new. Riley received several accolades during its film festival run.

Read on Wikipedia