Bite (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1997, Bite is a drama film directed by Brian Ross, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Bite is a film about Alistair Galbraith, a passive postman who tires of being a spectator in his own life and decides to take control. When Alistair’s wife, Alison, commits adultery on their wedding day and shortly afterwards he is savaged by a ferocious dog, Alistair hits rock bottom, unable to cope with even the most undemanding of life’s tasks. From the depths of despair, he is galvanized into action and in true anti-hero style sets out to take revenge on those who have wronged him. Through taking this action, he is re-born.
Who’s in it. Bite stars Sharon Small as Alison and David Tennant as Alastair Galbraith.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Bite sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bite tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bite (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bite worth watching?
- Bite holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bite?
- Bite stars Sharon Small and David Tennant.
- When was Bite released?
- Bite was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.