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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Where is Hideous Kinky streaming around the world?
| 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 5.9/10 across 100 ratings.
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 4, 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 4, 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 5.9/10 from 103 ratings, a more divisive 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.
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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 India?
Hideous Kinky is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Hideous Kinky in the US?
In the US, Hideous Kinky is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and The CW, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Hideous Kinky in the UK?
In the UK, Hideous Kinky is streaming on BBC iPlayer.
▸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 5.9/10 audience score from 103 ratings.
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