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Asylum

2005·Movie
1h 39min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Passion. Possession.

A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.
Psychological ThrillerGothic MysteryForbidden RomanceIntense Character StudyMental Health ThemesUnsettling AtmosphereDark & BroodingSlow-Burn DramaObsessive Tendencies

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Asylum legally?

Asylum is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Asylum worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Asylum rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Asylum?

1 h 39 min

Asylum runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Asylum?

Critics51
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Asylum higher (61) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Asylum in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Asylum?

17ATAUBECACHDEECESFRGBGGIEITNL+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Asylum in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.