Love Lies Bleeding (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, Love Lies Bleeding is a drama and documentary film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Conn (Mark Rylance), a member of the IRA and a former hunger striker, is serving a life sentence for murder. During peace talks, he is released on a 24-hour parole and uses the time to search for his girlfriend Layla’s killer. However, he finds only lies and intrigue surrounding her death, and he begins to realize that his lover was not what she seemed.
Who’s in it. Love Lies Bleeding stars Mark Rylance as Conn Ellis, Élisabeth Bourgine as Sophie Allen, John Kavanagh as Sean Kerrigan and Brendan Gleeson as Thomas Macken, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Lies Bleeding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Lies Bleeding tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Lies Bleeding (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Lies Bleeding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Love Lies Bleeding?
- Love Lies Bleeding stars Mark Rylance, Élisabeth Bourgine, John Kavanagh, Brendan Gleeson and Tony Doyle.
- When was Love Lies Bleeding released?
- Love Lies Bleeding was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.