Asylum (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Asylum is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 88 minutes. “You have nothing to lose but your mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum, and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired.
Who’s in it. Asylum stars Peter Cushing as Smith, Patrick Magee as Dr. Lionel Rutherford, Herbert Lom as Byron and Britt Ekland as Lucy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Asylum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asylum (1972)?
- In US, Asylum is available to stream on Philo, Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Asylum worth watching?
- Asylum holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asylum?
- Asylum stars Peter Cushing, Patrick Magee, Herbert Lom, Britt Ekland and Barry Morse.
- When was Asylum released?
- Asylum was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.