Riis: The People's Beach
Synopsis
A hopeless romantic and their friends contrive a meet-cute at NYC’s queer beach, but chaos, dysphoria, and unexpected connections reshape their quest for love. Intercut with footage of the real community of beach-goers at Riis, the film is a love letter to “The People’s Beach.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kendall Alex Payne
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire McClain
- Original Title
- Riis: The People's Beach
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Budget
- $10K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kendall Alex Payne
Claire McClain
Claire McClain
Department Leadership Roster
Kendall Alex Payne
Director
Claire McClain
Writer
Claire McClain
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riis: The People's Beach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riis: The People's Beach about?
A hopeless romantic and their friends contrive a meet-cute at NYC’s queer beach, but chaos, dysphoria, and unexpected connections reshape their quest for love. Intercut with footage of the real community of beach-goers at Riis, the film is a love letter to “The People’s Beach.”
Who directed Riis: The People's Beach?
Riis: The People's Beach was directed by Kendall Alex Payne.
Who stars in Riis: The People's Beach?
The principal cast of Riis: The People's Beach includes Claire McClain, Jess Henderson, Molly Kearney, Marissa Marlowe, Sagan Chen.
When was Riis: The People's Beach released and how long is it?
Riis: The People's Beach was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.