Troubles (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1988, Troubles is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. In 1919, Major Brendan Archer arrives in Ireland to reunite with his fiancée, Angela Spencer. Unfortunately, the family home, The Majestic Hotel, is a decaying shadow of its former self, as is Angela. Puzzled by the changes, Archer's attentions are soon drawn to her lively friend, Sarah Devlin, a passionate Irish Nationalist. They fall in love, but the Major soon discovers some disturbing aspects about their relationship, which threatens to explode into violence, destruction, and murder.
Who’s in it. Troubles stars Ian Charleson as Major Brendan Archer, Ian Richardson as Edward Spencer, Emer Gillespie as Sarah Devlin and Sean Bean as Captain Bolton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Troubles sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Troubles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Troubles tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Troubles (1988)?
- In US, Troubles is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Troubles worth watching?
- Troubles holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Troubles?
- Troubles stars Ian Charleson, Ian Richardson, Emer Gillespie, Sean Bean and Susannah Harker.
- When was Troubles released?
- Troubles was released in 1988.