---
title: "Restless Natives"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/restless-natives-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29907
imdb_id: "tt0089904"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Restless Natives (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/restless-natives-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Restless Natives is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by EMI Films, Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Hoffman
- **Networks / Studios**: EMI Films, Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vincent Friell** as *Will*
- **Joe Mullaney** as *Ronnie*
- **Teri Lally** as *Margot*
- **Ned Beatty** as *Bender*
- **Robert Urquhart** as *Baird*
- **Bernard Hill** as *Will's father*
- **Mel Smith** as *Pyle*
- **Bryan Forbes** as *Driver*
- **Nanette Newman** as *Passenger*
- **Iain McColl** as *Nigel*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Restless Natives online?
Restless Natives is currently available to watch or stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Restless Natives worth watching?
Restless Natives holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Restless Natives and when was it released?
Restless Natives is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Restless Natives?
Restless Natives was directed by Michael Hoffman.

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