Brimstone & Treacle (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, Brimstone & Treacle is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Richard Loncraine, running about 87 minutes. “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who wreaks havoc on us all?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer.
Who’s in it. Brimstone & Treacle stars Sting as Martin Taylor, Denholm Elliott as Tom Bates, Joan Plowright as Norma Bates and Suzanna Hamilton as Patricia Bates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Brimstone & Treacle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brimstone & Treacle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brimstone & Treacle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brimstone & Treacle (1982)?
- In GB, Brimstone & Treacle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brimstone & Treacle worth watching?
- Brimstone & Treacle holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brimstone & Treacle?
- Brimstone & Treacle stars Sting, Denholm Elliott, Joan Plowright, Suzanna Hamilton and Benjamin Whitrow.
- When was Brimstone & Treacle released?
- Brimstone & Treacle was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.