Ray & Liz
Synopsis
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.
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Mark Kermode reviews Ray & Liz (2018) | BFI PlayerOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-04-01
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Justin Salinger
Ray
Ella Smith
Liz
Patrick Romer
Older Ray
Deirdre Kelly
Older Liz
Tony Way
Lol
Sam Gittins
Will
Richard Ashton
Sid
Joshua Millard-Lloyd
Jason
Mary Helen Donald
Hilda
Jacob Tuton
Richard (Aged 10)
Sam Plant
Richard (Aged 16)
Callum Slater
Jason (Aged 2)
James Eeles
Kevin
James Hinton
Dean
Sam Dodd
Cahill
Zoe Holness
Cahill's Mum
Scott Stevens
Cahill's Dad
Michelle Bonnard
Zeinab
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$601K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Billingham
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Billingham
- Original Title
- Ray & Liz
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $601K
- Production Studios
- BFI, Primitive Film, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Severn Screen, Rapid Eye Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Billingham
Richard Billingham
Daniel Landin
Tracy Granger
Jacqui Davies, Adam Partridge, Ed Talfan
Department Leadership Roster
John Swinnerton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jude Poyer
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Landin
Director of Photography
Richard Billingham
Director
Richard Billingham
Writer
Jacqui Davies
Producer
Tracy Granger
Editor
Beck Rainford
Production Design
Emma Rees
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ray & Liz
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What is Ray & Liz about?
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control. At times shocking and laced with an unsettling humor, three episodes unfold as a powerful evocation of the experience of growing up in a Black Country council flat.
Who directed Ray & Liz?
Ray & Liz was directed by Richard Billingham.
Who stars in Ray & Liz?
The principal cast of Ray & Liz includes Justin Salinger, Ella Smith, Patrick Romer, Deirdre Kelly, Tony Way.
When was Ray & Liz released and how long is it?
Ray & Liz was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ray & Liz?
Ray & Liz holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).