Zero Patience (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1993, Zero Patience is a fantasy, drama, science fiction and music film directed by John Greyson, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The ghost of "patient zero", who allegedly first brought AIDS to North America - materialises and tries to contact old friends. Meanwhile, the Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton, who drank from the Fountain of Youth and now works as Chief Taxidermist at the Toronto Natural history Museum, is trying to organise an exhibition about the disease for the museum's "Hall of Contagion".
Who’s in it. Zero Patience stars John Robinson as Sir Richard Burton, Norman Fauteux as Zero, Dianne Heatherington as Mary and Richardo Keens-Douglas as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Zero Patience has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and Dekkoo Amazon Channel 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 Zero Patience page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zero Patience tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zero Patience (1993)?
- In US, Zero Patience is available to stream on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, 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 Zero Patience worth watching?
- Zero Patience holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zero Patience?
- Zero Patience stars John Robinson, Norman Fauteux, Dianne Heatherington, Richardo Keens-Douglas and Charlotte Boisjoli.
- When was Zero Patience released?
- Zero Patience was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.