Reefer and the Model (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Reefer and the Model is a notable film directed by Joe Comerford, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Reefer and the Model is a 1988 Irish film written and directed by Joe Comerford. It concerns Reefer, a former Irish Republican Army man who operates a ferry using an old trawler between the Galway coast and the Aran Islands; his friends Spider and Badger; and the pregnant Teresa ("the Model"), who has abandoned a life of drugs and prostitution in England. The group become involved in the armed robbery of a post office and are pursued by the Gardaí. The film premièred in Galway in August 1988. Reefer and the Model won the Europa Prize at the Barcelona Festival, and Best Feature at the Celtic Film Festival in Wales. At the 1988 European Film Awards, the film was nominated for Best Young Film, Carol Scanlan was nominated for Best Actress, and Ray McBride was nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Who’s in it. Reefer and the Model stars Ian McElhinney as Reefer, Carol Moore as Teresa, The Model, Sean Lawlor as Spider and Ray McBride as Badger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Reefer and the Model has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reefer and the Model page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reefer and the Model (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Reefer and the Model change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Reefer and the Model worth watching?
- Reefer and the Model holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reefer and the Model?
- Reefer and the Model stars Ian McElhinney, Carol Moore, Sean Lawlor, Ray McBride and Eve Watkinson.
- When was Reefer and the Model released?
- Reefer and the Model was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.