Couples and Robbers_
Couples and Robbers is a 1981 English language comedy/crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two couples -- one with all the riches that dreams are made of, the other with only dreams and schemes -- are brought together by the plotting of the poorer couple. A pair of newlyweds wander through the city streets, bickering about their poverty, until they are distracted by the opulent home of a lawyer. Impulsively, the couple makes off with the lawyer's vehicle for one night of extravagant indulgence. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Starring
Frances Low, Rik Mayall, Peter Eyre
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Couples and Robbers was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Couples and Robbers is a 1981 English language comedy/crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two c...
Couples and Robbers is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 0h 29m.
CAST (4)
FL
Frances Low
Wendy Anne MacDonald
Rik Mayall
Morris David Boyd
Peter Eyre
Walter
Frank Grimes
Julian Miller
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
29 min (0h 29m)
Rating
4.8/10 (8 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Couples and Robbers about?
Couples and Robbers is a 1981 English language comedy/crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two couples -- one with all the riches that dreams are made of, the other with only dreams and schemes -- are brought together by the plotting of the poorer couple. A pair of newlyweds wander through the city streets, bickering about their poverty, until they are distracted by the opulent home of a lawyer. Impulsively, the couple makes off with the lawyer's vehicle for one night of extravagant indulgence. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
How long is Couples and Robbers?
Couples and Robbers has a runtime of 29 minutes (0h 29m).
Who stars in Couples and Robbers?
The cast of Couples and Robbers includes Frances Low, Rik Mayall, Peter Eyre, Frank Grimes.
What is the rating of Couples and Robbers?
Couples and Robbers has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime