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Asylum

2005Movie1 h 39 min

DramaThriller
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic51–
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic51–

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by
David Mackenzie
Written by
Patrick Marber, Patrick McGrath, Chrysanthy Balis
Produced by
Mace Neufeld, Laurie Borg
Music by
Mark Mancina

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Facts

September 9, 2005 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 9, 2005
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Ireland, United States
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Asylum?"

Questions about Asylum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Asylum?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Asylum streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Asylum worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Asylum good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Asylum?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.