Absolute Hell (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, Absolute Hell is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Anthony Page, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Black comedy set in Soho, London, right after World War II. Half of the fun is seeing a slew of very familiar faces kick up their heels as gay men, lesbians, party-girls, drunks, and drag queens. Originally aired as part of the anthology series "Performance."
Who’s in it. Absolute Hell stars Judi Dench as Christine Foskett, Susan Porrett as Doris, Francesca Annis as Elizabeth Collier and Paul Birchard as Butch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Absolute Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absolute Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absolute Hell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absolute Hell (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Absolute Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Absolute Hell worth watching?
- Absolute Hell holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Absolute Hell?
- Absolute Hell stars Judi Dench, Susan Porrett, Francesca Annis, Paul Birchard and Bill Nighy.
- When was Absolute Hell released?
- Absolute Hell was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.