The Alcohol Years (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2000, The Alcohol Years is a drama and documentary film directed by Carol Morley, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Carol Morley returns to Manchester, where in the early 1980s, five years of her life were lost in an alcoholic blur. The Alcohol Years is a poetic retrieval of that time, in which rediscovered friends and acquaintances recount tales of her drunken and promiscuous behavior. In Morley’s search for her lost self, conflicting memories and viewpoints weave in and out, revealing a portrait of the city, its pop culture, and the people who lived it.
Who’s in it. The Alcohol Years stars Carol Morley as Herself, Tony Wilson as Himself, Bruce Mitchell as Himself and Vini Reilly as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Alcohol Years has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Alcohol Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alcohol Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alcohol Years (2000)?
- In GB, The Alcohol Years is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Alcohol Years worth watching?
- The Alcohol Years holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Alcohol Years?
- The Alcohol Years stars Carol Morley, Tony Wilson, Bruce Mitchell, Vini Reilly and Dave Haslam.
- When was The Alcohol Years released?
- The Alcohol Years was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.