Nil by Mouth (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, Nil by Mouth is a drama film directed by Gary Oldman, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. The family of Raymond, his wife Val and her brother Billy live in working-class London district. Also in their family is Val and Billy's mother Janet and grandmother Kath. Billy is a drug addict and Raymond kicks him out of the house, making him live on his own. Raymond is generally a rough and even violent person, and that leads to problems in the life of the family.
Who’s in it. Nil by Mouth stars Ray Winstone as Ray, Kathy Burke as Valerie, Charlie Creed-Miles as Billy and Laila Morse as Janet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nil by Mouth 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 Nil by Mouth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nil by Mouth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nil by Mouth (1997)?
- In US, Nil by Mouth 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 Nil by Mouth worth watching?
- Nil by Mouth holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nil by Mouth?
- Nil by Mouth stars Ray Winstone, Kathy Burke, Charlie Creed-Miles, Laila Morse and Edna Doré.
- When was Nil by Mouth released?
- Nil by Mouth was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.