Asylum (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, Asylum is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by David Mackenzie, running about 99 minutes. “Passion. Possession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.
Who’s in it. Asylum stars Natasha Richardson as Stella Raphael, Hugh Bonneville as Max Raphael, Ian McKellen as Dr. Peter Cleave and Joss Ackland as Jack Straffen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Asylum 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 Asylum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asylum tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asylum (2005)?
- In US, Asylum 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 Asylum worth watching?
- Asylum holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asylum?
- Asylum stars Natasha Richardson, Hugh Bonneville, Ian McKellen, Joss Ackland and Gus Lewis.
- When was Asylum released?
- Asylum was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.