Asylum (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Asylum is a 2005 romantic thriller directed by David Mackenzie, starring Ian McKellen, Sean Harris and Marton Csokas. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $2.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- David Mackenzie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Asylum About?
The premise of Asylum without spoilers.
Fleeing danger in Honduras with their families, two fathers, Angel and Elmer, embark on a perilous journey towards the American Dream. They face constant threats and the looming possibility of deportation as they struggle to find safety and opportunity. The film explores their desperate fight for a better life and the challenges of seeking refuge.
Asylum Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 20th century
- united kingdom
- murder
- woman
- psychiatrist
- asylum
- jealousy
- love
- solitary confinement
- christmas present
- christmas
- male frontal nudity
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- male full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- personality disorder
- female protagonist
- woman in a bathtub
- nude woman in a shower
- reference to murder
- bare chested male
- woman beaten
- interrupted sex
- male rear nudity
- blackmail threat
- school bus ride
- man gropes a woman
- eating an apple
- leaving flowers on grave
- husband wife reconciliation
- stealing money
- homosexual subtext
- accidental drowning
- sexual desire
- taunting a protagonist
- psychopathic doctor
- unrequited love
- doctor patient romance
- marriage engagement
- reference to decapitation
- sadist
- cleavage
- gossip
- woman in a slip
- husband wife estrangement
- marital infidelity
- knife as weapon
- sharpening a knife
- widower married woman relationship
- brief male full frontal nudity
Where to Watch Asylum
Stream it on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Asylum Cast
Ian McKellen leads the cast, with Sean Harris and Marton Csokas. Directed by David Mackenzie; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Mackenzie
Asylum Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Asylum 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Asylum Box Office
Asylum grossed $2.8 million worldwide. $375,403 came from the US and Canada and $2.4 million (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.8M
- US & Canada
- $375.4K
- International
- $2.4M
Asylum Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Asylum.
Cars in Asylum
14 cars on screen, including the 1961 Jaguar Mk.II and the 1949 Bedford OB.
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1961 Jaguar Mk.II Important role -
1949 Bedford OB Minor role -
1954 Standard Ten Minor role -
1956 Thames 10cwt Van Minor role
Asylum Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Παράνομο Πάθος” and “Asylum: Entre la Pasión y la Demencia”.
- Also known as
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- Παράνομο Πάθος
- Asylum: Entre la Pasión y la Demencia
- Follia
- Obsesión
- Безумие
- Stellas Versuchung
- Obłąkana miłość
- השיגעון שבאהבה
- Пагубна страст
- 어사일럼
- 爱欲痴狂
- Paixão Sem Limites
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Asylum FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Asylum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Asylum?
Asylum runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Asylum released?
Asylum was released on August 12, 2005.
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by David Mackenzie.
More films by David Mackenzie Who is in the cast of Asylum?
Asylum stars Ian McKellen, Sean Harris and Marton Csokas, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Asylum?
In the US, Asylum is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Asylum make at the box office?
Asylum grossed $2.8 million worldwide ($375,403 domestic, $2.4 million international).
How is Asylum rated?
Asylum has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Asylum have a post-credit scene?
No. Asylum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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