Where to watch The Fruit Machine in United Kingdom
The Fruit Machine is available to rent or buy on BFI Player in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
About The Fruit Machine
The Fruit Machine is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Philip Saville, starring Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth and Robert Stephens. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Fruit Machine in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Fruit Machine trailer
Overview
Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old gay friends from Liverpool. Berated by his father for his camp behavior, Eddie runs away from his Liverpool home and joins Michael, a streetwise hustler, who is also on the run.
Top cast
Emile Charles
Eddie
Tony Forsyth
Michael
Robert Stephens
Vincent
Clare Higgins
Eve
Bruce Payne
Echo
Robbie Coltrane
Annabelle
Carsten Nørgaard
Dolphin Man
Kim Christie
Jean
Louis Emerick
Billy
Joseph Carrington
Ray
Julie Graham
Hazel
Paula Ann Bland
Beverley
Niven Boyd
Dave
Claire Parker
Young Jean
Caroline Milmoe
Lillie
Forbes Collins
John Schlesinger
Malcolm Frederick
Truck Driver
Albie Woodington
PC - Brighton
James McMartin
PC - Fruit Machine
Paul Netterfield
DJ - Fruit Machine
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Fruit Machine in United Kingdom?+
In United Kingdom, The Fruit Machine is available to rent or buy on BFI Player. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Fruit Machine on Netflix?+
The Fruit Machine is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.
How long is The Fruit Machine?+
The Fruit Machine has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in The Fruit Machine?+
The Fruit Machine stars Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens, Clare Higgins and Bruce Payne.
When did The Fruit Machine come out?+
The Fruit Machine is a 1988 movie directed by Philip Saville.
What genre is The Fruit Machine?+
The Fruit Machine is Drama film.
Who directed The Fruit Machine?+
The Fruit Machine was directed by Philip Saville.
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