The Other Side of Hell (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1978, The Other Side of Hell is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Ján Kadár, running about 149 minutes.
What it’s about. A disturbed, but highly intelligent man is sent to a criminally insane hospital to serve time and rehabilitate. But when he arrives, he discovers it's in fact a closed world where brutality is an everyday occurrence.
Who’s in it. The Other Side of Hell stars Alan Arkin as Frank Dole, Richard Riehle as Tattooed Man, Roger E. Mosley as Jim Baker and Morgan Woodward as Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Other Side of Hell has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Fandor and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Other Side of Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other Side of Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other Side of Hell (1978)?
- In US, The Other Side of Hell is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Other Side of Hell worth watching?
- The Other Side of Hell holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Other Side of Hell?
- The Other Side of Hell stars Alan Arkin, Richard Riehle, Roger E. Mosley, Morgan Woodward and Seamon Glass.
- When was The Other Side of Hell released?
- The Other Side of Hell was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.