The Acid House (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, The Acid House is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul McGuigan, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.
Who’s in it. The Acid House stars Ewen Bremner as Coco Brice, Kevin McKidd as Johnny, Stephen McCole as Boab and Jemma Redgrave as Jenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Acid House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $142.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Acid House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Acid House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Acid House (1998)?
- In US, The Acid House is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Acid House worth watching?
- The Acid House holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Acid House?
- The Acid House stars Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole, Jemma Redgrave and Martin Clunes.
- When was The Acid House released?
- The Acid House was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.