Gothic (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Gothic is a fantasy, drama, horror and history film directed by Ken Russell, running about 84 minutes. “Conjure up your deepest, darkest fear... now call that fear to life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Living in an estate on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron is visited by Percy and Mary Shelley. Together with Byron's lover Claire Clairmont, and aided by hallucinogenic substances, they devise an evening of ghoulish tales. However, when confronted by horrors, ostensibly of their own creation, it becomes difficult to tell apparition from reality.
Who’s in it. Gothic stars Gabriel Byrne as Lord Byron, Julian Sands as Percy Shelley, Natasha Richardson as Mary Shelley and Myriam Cyr as Claire Clairmont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Gothic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gothic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gothic tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gothic (1986)?
- In US, Gothic is available to stream on Eternal Family, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gothic worth watching?
- Gothic holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gothic?
- Gothic stars Gabriel Byrne, Julian Sands, Natasha Richardson, Myriam Cyr and Timothy Spall.
- When was Gothic released?
- Gothic was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.