Asylum (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, Asylum is a drama and horror film directed by James Seale, running about 90 minutes. “The usual suspects are anything but usual” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Robert Patrick stars as a private investigator traumatized by his father's suicide who goes undercover in a mental institution to uncover the murderer of his psychiatrist.
Who’s in it. Asylum stars Robert Patrick as Nicholas Tordone, Malcolm McDowell as Sullivan Rane / Doc, Sarah Douglas as Dr. Emily Hill and Henry Gibson as Dr. Edward Bellichek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Asylum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Howdy Amazon Channel. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asylum (1997)?
- In US, Asylum is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Asylum worth watching?
- Asylum holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asylum?
- Asylum stars Robert Patrick, Malcolm McDowell, Sarah Douglas, Henry Gibson and Peter Brown.
- When was Asylum released?
- Asylum was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.