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Hideous Kinky (1998): Cast & Box Office

Hideous Kinky (1998) movie poster

Hideous Kinky is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Gillies MacKinnon, starring Carrie Mullan as Lucy, Bella Riza and Kate Winslet. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget.

worldwide gross
$1.3M
budget
$12M
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Hideous Kinky (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
L Films
Budget
$12M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hideous Kinky About?

The premise of Hideous Kinky without spoilers.

Set in 1972, a disillusioned 25‑year‑old Englishwoman leaves the stifling routines of her home for Morocco, hoping to find love and renewal. She embarks on the trip with her two young daughters—six‑year‑old Lucy and her precocious eight‑year‑old sister Bea—seeking freedom and a fresh start amidst the vibrant North African backdrop.

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Cast & crew

Hideous Kinky Cast & Characters

Carrie Mullan leads the cast as Lucy, with Bella Riza as Bea and Kate Winslet as Julia. Directed by Gillies MacKinnon; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gillies MacKinnon

More films directed by Gillies MacKinnon, best-rated first: Pure, The Last Bus, Whisky Galore! and Torvill & Dean.

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Box office

Hideous Kinky Box Office & Budget

Hideous Kinky grossed $1.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 11% of what it cost.

1998 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

11% of its budget back

US & Canada
$1.3M
Budget
$12M
Videos

Hideous Kinky Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hideous Kinky.

Hideous Kinky Trailer
Cars

Cars in Hideous Kinky

9 cars on screen, including the 1965 Ford K-Series and the 1953 Citroën 11 BL.

All 9 cars
  • 1965 Ford K-Series in Hideous Kinky 1965 Ford K-Series Important role
  • 1953 Citroën 11 BL in Hideous Kinky 1953 Citroën 11 BL Minor role
  • Kässbohrer Setra S 9 in Hideous Kinky Kässbohrer Setra S 9 Minor role
  • Peugeot 404 Camionnette Bâchée in Hideous Kinky Peugeot 404 Camionnette Bâchée Minor role

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FAQ

Hideous Kinky FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Hideous Kinky, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hideous Kinky?

Hideous Kinky runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Hideous Kinky released?

Hideous Kinky was released on October 2, 1998.

Who directed Hideous Kinky?

Hideous Kinky was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.

More films by Gillies MacKinnon

Who is in the cast of Hideous Kinky?

Hideous Kinky stars Carrie Mullan as Lucy, Bella Riza as Bea and Kate Winslet as Julia, among 24 credited actors.

How much did Hideous Kinky make at the box office?

Hideous Kinky grossed $1.3 million worldwide on a budget of $12 million.

Does Hideous Kinky have a post-credit scene?

No. Hideous Kinky has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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