Movie

Asylum

“You have nothing to lose but your mind.”

★ 6.0(194)19721h 28m

Asylum is streaming on Philo, Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roy Ward Baker
Release date: 1972-11-17
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Amicus Productions

Asylum — trailer

About Asylum

Asylum is a 1972 movie in the Horror genre, directed by Roy Ward Baker, starring Peter Cushing, Patrick Magee and Herbert Lom. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 194 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Asylum in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired.

Cast

Peter Cushing

Smith

Patrick Magee

Dr. Lionel Rutherford

Herbert Lom

Byron

Britt Ekland

Lucy

Barry Morse

Bruno

Charlotte Rampling

Barbara

Barbara Parkins

Bonnie

Robert Powell

Dr. Martin

Sylvia Syms

Ruth

Richard Todd

Walter

James Villiers

George

Geoffrey Bayldon

Max Reynolds

Themes & keywords

asyluminsane asylumanthologypsychiatristmental asylummadhousefunny farmloony bin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Asylum in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Asylum on Philo, Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Asylum on Netflix?+

Asylum is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Philo, Midnight Pulp and Bloodstream.

How long is Asylum?+

Asylum has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Asylum?+

Asylum stars Peter Cushing, Patrick Magee, Herbert Lom, Britt Ekland and Barry Morse.

When did Asylum come out?+

Asylum is a 1972 movie directed by Roy Ward Baker.

What genre is Asylum?+

Asylum is Horror film.

Who directed Asylum?+

Asylum was directed by Roy Ward Baker.