A Is for Acid (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, A Is for Acid is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Harry Bradbeer, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Dramatisation of the true story of the notorious 'acid bath murderer' John Haigh, who murdered women and disposed of their bodies in vats of acid in the 1940s. He was only caught when the gallstones of one of his victims failed to dissolve in the acid and were detected by the pathologist who examined the residue from the acid bath.
Who’s in it. A Is for Acid stars Martin Clunes as John George Haigh, Keeley Hawes as Gillian Rogers, Richard Hope as Dr. Archie Henderson and Celia Imrie as Rose Henderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Is for Acid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Is for Acid page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Is for Acid tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Is for Acid (2002)?
- In US, A Is for Acid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Is for Acid worth watching?
- A Is for Acid holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Is for Acid?
- A Is for Acid stars Martin Clunes, Keeley Hawes, Richard Hope, Celia Imrie and Rowena Cooper.
- When was A Is for Acid released?
- A Is for Acid was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.