The Innocent (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1985, The Innocent is a drama film directed by John Mackenzie, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. This densely-packed film is based on a book by Tom Hart about the struggles of a young Yorkshire boy trying to come to grips with squabbling parents, a doctor who wants to institutionalize him because of his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to accept that he is different in any way -- and that is only the half of it. The boy, Tim (Andrew Hawley), also acts as a go-between for his friend Carns (Liam Neeson) who is having an affair with a married woman (Miranda Richardson). Eventually, things start to sort themselves out, and Tim sees life getting more interesting when he and his friend Win (Kate Foster) slowly get a relationship going.
Who’s in it. The Innocent stars Andrew Hawley as Timothy 'Tim' Dobson, Andrew Hawley as Timothy 'Tim' Dobson, Kika Markham as Mrs. Dobson and Liam Neeson as John Carns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Innocent sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Innocent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Innocent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Innocent (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Innocent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Innocent worth watching?
- The Innocent holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Innocent?
- The Innocent stars Andrew Hawley, Andrew Hawley, Kika Markham, Liam Neeson and Patrick Daley.
- When was The Innocent released?
- The Innocent was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.