Grievous Bodily Harm (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1988, Grievous Bodily Harm is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Mark Joffe, running about 96 minutes. “When desire is obsession and passion turns to madness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A schoolteacher (John Waters) becomes obsessed with the idea that his wife (Joy Bell) did not die in a car accident, as everyone else thinks.
Who’s in it. Grievous Bodily Harm stars Colin Friels as Tom Stewart, Kim Gyngell as Mick, Craig Ashley as Agostino and Gary Waddell as Eddie Weaks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Grievous Bodily Harm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grievous Bodily Harm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grievous Bodily Harm tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grievous Bodily Harm (1988)?
- In US, Grievous Bodily Harm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grievous Bodily Harm worth watching?
- Grievous Bodily Harm holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grievous Bodily Harm?
- Grievous Bodily Harm stars Colin Friels, Kim Gyngell, Craig Ashley, Gary Waddell and Bruno Lawrence.
- When was Grievous Bodily Harm released?
- Grievous Bodily Harm was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.