Hey Babu Riba (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1985, Hey Babu Riba is a drama and romance film directed by Jovan Aćin, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1985, four middle-aged Yugoslav emigres return to Belgrade for the funeral of Mariana, their beautiful compatriot. They called her Esther, for Esther Williams, she was the coxswain for their four-man rowing team, and they each loved her. They'd last seen her in 1953, when they rowed her across the Adriatic, pregnant, to join her exiled father in Italy. In flashbacks we learn the story of their youthful baptism into sex, smoking, rock and roll (Hey Ba-ba-re-bop), Hollywood and Swedish films, blue jeans on the black market, and their rivalry with Ristic, the Communist Party youth leader for whom they had instant antipathy.
Who’s in it. Hey Babu Riba stars Gala Videnović as Ester, Nebojša Bakočević as Glen, Dragan Bjelogrlić as Saša and Srđan Todorović as Kića, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hey Babu Riba has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hey Babu Riba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hey Babu Riba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hey Babu Riba (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hey Babu Riba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hey Babu Riba worth watching?
- Hey Babu Riba holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hey Babu Riba?
- Hey Babu Riba stars Gala Videnović, Nebojša Bakočević, Dragan Bjelogrlić, Srđan Todorović and Goran Radaković.
- When was Hey Babu Riba released?
- Hey Babu Riba was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.