Hideous Kinky (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, Hideous Kinky is a drama and romance film directed by Gillies MacKinnon, running about 98 minutes. “A journey to love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1972, disenchanted about the dreary conventions of English life, 25-year-old Julia heads for Morocco with her daughters, six-year-old Lucy and precocious eight-year-old Bea.
Who’s in it. Hideous Kinky stars Kate Winslet as Julia, Saïd Taghmaoui as Bilal, Bella Riza as Bea and Carrie Mullan as Lucy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Hideous Kinky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Hideous Kinky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hideous Kinky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hideous Kinky (1998)?
- In US, Hideous Kinky is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Hideous Kinky worth watching?
- Hideous Kinky holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hideous Kinky?
- Hideous Kinky stars Kate Winslet, Saïd Taghmaoui, Bella Riza, Carrie Mullan and Pierre Clémenti.
- When was Hideous Kinky released?
- Hideous Kinky was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.