Ill Fated (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2004, Ill Fated is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark A. Lewis, running about 96 minutes. “Somewhere... anywhere... is better than nowhere” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mark A. Lewis's tragic-comic adventure ILL FATED plunges the viewer into the boxed-in world of Jimmy, a small-town teen who seeks a better life but who sees dead-end signs at every turn out of town. His vague plan to leave and "look into college" is complicated by a revolving door of small-town complications - the demands of his lumpen best friends, his troubled girlfriend, his promiscuous stepmother and cuckolded stepfather. But the biggest complication of all is the return of his womanizing biological dad Earl, who'd fled in Jimmy's infancy after impregnating the wife of a violent convict (also his best friend). Earl's return is a catalyst to disaster, and a palette for director Lewis to paint a hyper-realist picture of small-town dystopia.
Who’s in it. Ill Fated stars Peter Outerbridge as Earl, Paul Campbell as Jimmy, John Callander as Bobby and Nicki Clyne as Barb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Ill Fated has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ill Fated page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ill Fated tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ill Fated (2004)?
- In US, Ill Fated is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ill Fated worth watching?
- Ill Fated holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ill Fated?
- Ill Fated stars Peter Outerbridge, Paul Campbell, John Callander, Nicki Clyne and John F. Parker.
- When was Ill Fated released?
- Ill Fated was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.