The Supergrass (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1985, The Supergrass is a comedy film directed by Peter Richardson, running about 107 minutes. “Dennis makes me wanna kill myself, but I'm scared I'll burn in hell if I do ~Harvey” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While taking a holiday in the country with his mother, Dennis hits on a scheme to impress a girl so that she'll go away on a trip with him as his girlfriend. Although he fails to gain any interest from the girl, the police take a great interest in his story. From this point on, Dennis digs a deeper hole for himself at every turn
Who’s in it. The Supergrass stars Adrian Edmondson as Dennis Carter, Jennifer Saunders as Lesley Reynolds, Peter Richardson as Harvey Duncan and Robbie Coltrane as Det. Sgt. Troy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Supergrass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Supergrass page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Supergrass tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Supergrass (1985)?
- In GB, The Supergrass is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Supergrass worth watching?
- The Supergrass holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Supergrass?
- The Supergrass stars Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, Peter Richardson, Robbie Coltrane and Nigel Planer.
- When was The Supergrass released?
- The Supergrass was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.