Deadly Advice (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1994, Deadly Advice is a comedy and drama film directed by Mandie Fletcher, running about 91 minutes. “On how to commit the perfect murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mother rules the house with an iron hand and has such power over her daughters that they see themselves as becoming old unmarried, maids. Jodie has feelings for the local doctor, a man much older than her, for which her mother strongly disapproves. Beth finds a relationship with a male stripper in Bristol, but sees nothing in the future with Mother around. While both girls would like to be rid of Mother, nothing happens until Jodie sees images of H. R. Armstrong, the man who put the town on the map by dispatching his un-loving wife
Who’s in it. Deadly Advice stars Jane Horrocks as Jodie Greenwood, Brenda Fricker as Iris Greenwood, Imelda Staunton as Beth Greenwood and Jonathan Pryce as Dr. Ted Philips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Deadly Advice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Advice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Advice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Advice (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadly Advice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadly Advice worth watching?
- Deadly Advice holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Advice?
- Deadly Advice stars Jane Horrocks, Brenda Fricker, Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce and Edward Woodward.
- When was Deadly Advice released?
- Deadly Advice was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.