Asylum
“Passion. Possession.”
A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.
Where to watch Asylum in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Asylum there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Asylum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Thrillbox Amazon Channel, Wedo TV | Amazon Video |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
About Asylum
Asylum is a 2005 English-language drama, thriller and romance film directed by David Mackenzie. The cast is led by Natasha Richardson, Hugh Bonneville, Ian McKellen. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Asylum was produced by Seven Arts Pictures and Paramount Vantage and made in United Kingdom and Ireland. It was released on September 9, 2005.
- Director
- David Mackenzie
- Writers
- Patrick Marber, Chrysanthy Balis
- Release date
- September 9, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Production
- Seven Arts Pictures, Paramount Vantage
Asylum cast & crew
Asylum was directed by David Mackenzie and written by Patrick Marber and Chrysanthy Balis.
The cast features Natasha Richardson as Stella Raphael, Hugh Bonneville as Max Raphael, Ian McKellen as Dr. Peter Cleave, Joss Ackland as Jack Straffen, Gus Lewis as Charlie Raphael, and Wanda Ventham as Bridie Straffen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Mancina, cinematography is by Giles Nuttgens, and it was produced by Laurie Borg and Mace Neufeld.
Is Asylum worth watching?
Asylum holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 131 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and romance, Asylum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Asylum
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Cast of Asylum
Natasha Richardson
Stella Raphael
Hugh Bonneville
Max Raphael
Ian McKellen
Dr. Peter Cleave
Joss Ackland
Jack Straffen
Gus Lewis
Charlie Raphael
Wanda Ventham
Bridie Straffen
Maria Aitken
Claudia Greene
Hazel Douglas
Lilly
Marton Csokas
Edgar Stark
Judy Parfitt
Brenda Raphael
Sean Harris
Nick
Roy Boyd
Trevor Wiliams
Asylum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Asylum in United States?
Asylum is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Asylum on Hoopla?
Yes — Asylum is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Asylum in?
Asylum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Asylum?
Asylum runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Asylum rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 131 ratings.
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