Hysteria (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, Hysteria is a comedy and romance film directed by Tanya Wexler, running about 100 minutes. “A comedy about the birth of the vibrator in Victorian England.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.
Who’s in it. Hysteria stars Maggie Gyllenhaal as Charlotte Dalrymple, Hugh Dancy as Dr. Mortimer Granville, Jonathan Pryce as Dr. Robert Dalrymple and Felicity Jones as Emily Dalrymple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hysteria has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hysteria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hysteria tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hysteria (2011)?
- In US, Hysteria is available to 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 Hysteria worth watching?
- Hysteria holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hysteria?
- Hysteria stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones and Rupert Everett.
- When was Hysteria released?
- Hysteria was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.