Mona Lisa (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1986, Mona Lisa is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Neil Jordan, running about 105 minutes. “Sometimes love is a strange and wicked game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.
Who’s in it. Mona Lisa stars Bob Hoskins as George, Cathy Tyson as Simone, Michael Caine as Mortwell and Robbie Coltrane as Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Mona Lisa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mona Lisa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mona Lisa tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mona Lisa (1986)?
- In US, Mona Lisa is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mona Lisa worth watching?
- Mona Lisa holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mona Lisa?
- Mona Lisa stars Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, Michael Caine, Robbie Coltrane and Clarke Peters.
- When was Mona Lisa released?
- Mona Lisa was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.