Movie

Asylum

“Passion. Possession.”

★ 6.0(130)20051h 39m

Asylum is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Asylum

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: David Mackenzie
Release date: 2005-09-09
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Seven Arts Pictures

Asylum — trailer

About Asylum

Asylum is a 2005 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Romance genres, directed by David Mackenzie, starring Natasha Richardson, Hugh Bonneville and Ian McKellen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 130 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Asylum in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Natasha Richardson

Stella Raphael

Hugh Bonneville

Max Raphael

Ian McKellen

Dr. Peter Cleave

Joss Ackland

Jack Straffen

Gus Lewis

Charlie Raphael

Wanda Ventham

Bridie Straffen

Maria Aitken

Claudia Greene

Hazel Douglas

Lilly

Marton Csokas

Edgar Stark

Judy Parfitt

Brenda Raphael

Sean Harris

Nick

Roy Boyd

Trevor Wiliams

Themes & keywords

psychiatrist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Asylum in Australia?+

In Australia, Asylum is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Asylum on Netflix?+

Asylum is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Asylum?+

Asylum has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Asylum?+

Asylum stars Natasha Richardson, Hugh Bonneville, Ian McKellen, Joss Ackland and Gus Lewis.

When did Asylum come out?+

Asylum is a 2005 movie directed by David Mackenzie.

What genre is Asylum?+

Asylum is Drama, Thriller and Romance film.

Who directed Asylum?+

Asylum was directed by David Mackenzie.