Tales from the Madhouse (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, Tales from the Madhouse is a drama film directed by Norman Stone, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Set inside the crumbling walls of a dilapidated Victorian sanatorium, eight mysterious characters reveal their secret stories to the visiting camera. The eight are linked by one unifying and crucial event in their lives: each of them has had an encounter with Jesus of Nazareth in some way — an experience that has left an indelible mark.
Who’s in it. Tales from the Madhouse stars Eileen Atkins as The Mourner, Helen Baxendale as The Servant Girl, James Cosmo as The Centurion and Tony Robinson as The Best Friend (Judas Iscariot), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tales from the Madhouse 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 Tales from the Madhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales from the Madhouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tales from the Madhouse (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tales from the Madhouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tales from the Madhouse worth watching?
- Tales from the Madhouse holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tales from the Madhouse?
- Tales from the Madhouse stars Eileen Atkins, Helen Baxendale, James Cosmo, Tony Robinson and Joss Ackland.
- When was Tales from the Madhouse released?
- Tales from the Madhouse was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.