Asylum (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1997, Asylum is a drama and horror film directed by James Seale, running about 90 minutes. “The usual suspects are anything but usual” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Robert Patrick stars as a private investigator traumatized by his father's suicide who goes undercover in a mental institution to uncover the murderer of his psychiatrist.
Who’s in it. Asylum stars Robert Patrick as Nicholas Tordone, Malcolm McDowell as Sullivan Rane / Doc, Sarah Douglas as Dr. Emily Hill and Henry Gibson as Dr. Edward Bellichek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Asylum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asylum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asylum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Asylum (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Asylum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Asylum worth watching?
- Asylum holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asylum?
- Asylum stars Robert Patrick, Malcolm McDowell, Sarah Douglas, Henry Gibson and Peter Brown.
- When was Asylum released?
- Asylum was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.