Asylum (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1954, Asylum is a comedy film directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Carlos goes to visit his girlfriend Juana at the asylum where she works. Once there, the director introduces him to his niece, who is obsessed with playing the harp, and to a nurse who repeats word for word what Carlos says.
Who’s in it. Asylum stars Fernando Fernán Gómez as Carlos, Susana Canales as Amanda, Antonio Vico as Mercedes' Husband and Julio Peña as Miguel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Asylum 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 Asylum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asylum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asylum (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Asylum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Asylum worth watching?
- Asylum holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asylum?
- Asylum stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Susana Canales, Antonio Vico, Julio Peña and Elvira Quintillá.
- When was Asylum released?
- Asylum was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.