Mysterious Creatures (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2006, Mysterious Creatures is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Evans, running about 69 minutes. “A family bound by love, but torn apart by despair.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Feature-length ITV drama based on real events. Bill and Wendy Ainscow (Timothy Spall and Brenda Blethyn) are a middle class, middle-aged Birmingham couple locked in a deeply dysfunctional relationship with their 32-year-old daughter Lisa (Rebekah Staton). In a culmination of years spent unsuccessfully trying to obtain a diagnosis and get state help to deal with with Lisa's condition - which eventually turns out to be Asperger's syndrome - Bill and Wendy are ultimately driven to desperate measures with tragic consequences.
Who’s in it. Mysterious Creatures stars Timothy Spall as Bill Ainscow, Brenda Blethyn as Wendy Ainscow, Rebekah Staton as Lisa Ainscow and Judy Flynn as Anne Buckley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Mysterious Creatures sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Acorn TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mysterious Creatures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mysterious Creatures tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mysterious Creatures (2006)?
- In US, Mysterious Creatures is available to stream on YouTube TV and Acorn TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mysterious Creatures worth watching?
- Mysterious Creatures holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mysterious Creatures?
- Mysterious Creatures stars Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Rebekah Staton, Judy Flynn and David Crellin.
- When was Mysterious Creatures released?
- Mysterious Creatures was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.