The Wicked (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1991, The Wicked is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Carlo Lizzani, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. At the beginning of the 20th century, a junior resident takes an interest in a newly-arrived patient, a young Italian woman who has mysteriously developed schizophrenia. To identify the causes of her condition, he employs psychoanalytic methods to dig into her sexual past, despite objections by the old-fashioned chief physician.
Who’s in it. The Wicked stars Giuliana De Sio as Emilia, Julian Sands as Gustav, Erland Josephson as Prof. Brokner and Milena Vukotić as Annette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Wicked sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wicked page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wicked tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wicked (1991)?
- In GB, The Wicked is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wicked worth watching?
- The Wicked holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wicked?
- The Wicked stars Giuliana De Sio, Julian Sands, Erland Josephson, Milena Vukotić and Didi Perego.
- When was The Wicked released?
- The Wicked was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.