Bedlam (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1946, Bedlam is a thriller and drama film directed by Mark Robson, running about 76 minutes. “Beauty at the mercy of madmen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London, 1761. St. Mary's of Bethlehem, a sinister madhouse, is visited by wealthy people who enjoy watching the patients confined there as if they were caged animals. Nell Bowen, one of the visitors, is horrified by the deplorable living conditions of the unfortunate inhabitants of this godforsaken place, better known as Bedlam.
Who’s in it. Bedlam stars Boris Karloff as George Sims, Anna Lee as Nell Bowen, Billy House as Lord Mortimer and Richard Fraser as The Stonemason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bedlam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bedlam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bedlam tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bedlam (1946)?
- In US, Bedlam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bedlam worth watching?
- Bedlam holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bedlam?
- Bedlam stars Boris Karloff, Anna Lee, Billy House, Richard Fraser and Glen Vernon.
- When was Bedlam released?
- Bedlam was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.