Britannia Hospital (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Britannia Hospital is a comedy, drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Lindsay Anderson, running about 116 minutes. “Will they ever recover...?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Britannia Hospital, an esteemed English institution, is marking its gala anniversary with a visit by the Queen Mother herself. But when investigative reporter Mick Travis arrives to cover the celebration, he finds the hospital under siege by striking workers, ruthless unions, violent demonstrators, racist aristocrats, an African cannibal dictator, and sinister human experiments.
Who’s in it. Britannia Hospital stars Graham Crowden as Professor Millar, Leonard Rossiter as Vincent Potter, Malcolm McDowell as Mick Travis and Joan Plowright as Phyllis Grimshaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Britannia Hospital has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Rialto Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Britannia Hospital page.
If you liked it. Fans of Britannia Hospital tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Britannia Hospital (1982)?
- In AU, Britannia Hospital is available to stream on Rialto Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Britannia Hospital worth watching?
- Britannia Hospital holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Britannia Hospital?
- Britannia Hospital stars Graham Crowden, Leonard Rossiter, Malcolm McDowell, Joan Plowright and Mark Hamill.
- When was Britannia Hospital released?
- Britannia Hospital was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.