Hollow Reed (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1996, Hollow Reed is a drama film directed by Angela Pope, running about 102 minutes. “Something has come between Hannah and Martin that will change their lives forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the break-up of his marriage after revealing his homosexuality, GP Martin Wyatt loses custody of his son Oliver to his now ex-wife Hannah and her new partner Frank. It is not long, however, until Oliver appears at the house of Martin and his new lover Tom claiming to have been beaten up by boys in the park. After another incident, Martin puts two and two together and comes to the conclusion that Frank has been beating Oliver without Hannah's knowledge. Martin then begins a long courtroom custody battle to win back his son.
Who’s in it. Hollow Reed stars Martin Donovan as Martyn Wyatt, Ian Hart as Tom Dixon, Joely Richardson as Hannah Wyatt and Jason Flemyng as Frank Donally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hollow Reed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollow Reed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollow Reed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollow Reed (1996)?
- In US, Hollow Reed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hollow Reed worth watching?
- Hollow Reed holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollow Reed?
- Hollow Reed stars Martin Donovan, Ian Hart, Joely Richardson, Jason Flemyng and Shaheen Khan.
- When was Hollow Reed released?
- Hollow Reed was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.