Alive and Kicking (1991): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1991, Alive and Kicking is a komödie, drama and krimi film directed by Robert Young, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Stevie "Smudger" Smith and his wife Marie are both addicted to drugs; he's also a dealer. The day he 'deals with' another dealer, she gives birth to a baby. The baby appears to be addicted too and Marie decides to give up the habit. Because Stevie doesn't want to give up using and dealing drugs, they take Marie and the baby away from him. The new, tough, social worker Liam Kane tries to get Stevie in his group sessions, by using his violent approach and by telling him it's the only way he'll ever see Marie and the baby back. So there seems to be hope to get Stevie clean, if only he wants to himself. That things aren't that easy is shown by the drugs addicted hooker Gail, who's satisfied with the life she leads.

Who’s in it. Alive and Kicking stars Lenny Henry as Stevie 'Smudger' Smith, Robbie Coltrane as Liam Kane, Annabelle Apsion as Marie and Jane Horrocks as Gail, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Alive and Kicking sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alive and Kicking page.

If you liked it. Fans of Alive and Kicking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.