Celia (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1989, Celia is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Ann Turner, running about 102 minutes. “Child Of Terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in mid 1950s Australia, with the fear of communism in the air and the country's farmlands overrun by a plague of rabbits, the film depicts a long hot summer seen through the eyes and over-active imagination of nine year old Celia. Shaken by the death of her beloved Grandmother, Celia finds herself adrift between the cruel games and rituals of childhood and the incomprehensible world of grown-ups. With monstrous creatures stalking her dreams by night, those imagined terrors blur by day with the banal brutality of the adult world and lead to tragic and shocking consequences.
Who’s in it. Celia stars Rebecca Smart as Celia Carmichael, Nicholas Eadie as Ray Carmichael, Mary-Anne Fahey as Pat Carmichael and Victoria Longley as Alice Tanner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Celia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Celia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Celia tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Celia (1989)?
- In GB, Celia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Celia worth watching?
- Celia holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Celia?
- Celia stars Rebecca Smart, Nicholas Eadie, Mary-Anne Fahey, Victoria Longley and Margaret Ricketts.