Hideous Kinky
“A journey to love.”
In 1972, disenchanted about the dreary conventions of English life, 25-year-old Julia heads for Morocco with her daughters, six-year-old Lucy and precocious eight-year-old Bea.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About Hideous Kinky
Hideous Kinky is a 1999 English-language romance and drama film directed by Gillies MacKinnon. The cast is led by Kate Winslet, Saïd Taghmaoui, Bella Riza. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW.
Hideous Kinky was produced by L Films, Arts Council of England, and AMLF and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on February 5, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Writers
- Billy MacKinnon
- Release date
- February 5, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- L Films, Arts Council of England, AMLF
Hideous Kinky cast & crew
Hideous Kinky was directed by Gillies MacKinnon and written by Billy MacKinnon.
The cast features Kate Winslet as Julia, Saïd Taghmaoui as Bilal, Bella Riza as Bea, Carrie Mullan as Lucy, Pierre Clémenti as Santoni, and Abigail Cruttenden as Charlotte.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John E. Keane, cinematography is by John de Borman, and it was produced by Ann Scott and Simon Relph.
Is Hideous Kinky worth watching?
Hideous Kinky holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 97 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, Hideous Kinky is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hideous Kinky
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Cast of Hideous Kinky
Kate Winslet
Julia
Saïd Taghmaoui
Bilal
Bella Riza
Bea
Carrie Mullan
Lucy
Pierre Clémenti
Santoni
Abigail Cruttenden
Charlotte
Ahmed Boulane
Ben Said
Sira Stampe
Eva
Amidou
Sufi Sheikh
Michelle Fairley
Patricia
Kevin McKidd
Henning
Peter Youngblood Hills
Hippy
Hideous Kinky — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hideous Kinky in United States?
Hideous Kinky is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Hideous Kinky on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Hideous Kinky is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Hideous Kinky in?
Hideous Kinky is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hideous Kinky?
Hideous Kinky runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Hideous Kinky rated?
Hideous Kinky is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 97 ratings.
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