The Acid House(1998)
The Acid House Synopsis
A surreal triptych adapted by "Trainspotting" author Irvine Welsh from his acclaimed collection of short stories. Combining a vicious sense of humor with hard-talking drama, the film reaches into the hearts and minds of the chemical generation, casting a dark and unholy light into the hidden corners of the human psyche.
The Acid House (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul McGuigan, released on December 31, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole and Jemma Redgrave. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 143 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul McGuigan
- Writers:
- Irvine Welsh, Irvine Welsh
- Producers:
- Alex Usborne, David Muir
- Cinematographer:
- Alasdair Walker
- Composer:
- Dan Mudford
- Production:
- Picture Palace North, Umbrella-Rosenblum Film Production, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $900,000
- Revenue:
- $142,783
- Status:
- Released
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The Acid House Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ewen Bremner
as Coco Bryce
Kevin McKidd
as Johnny
Stephen McCole
as Boab
Jemma Redgrave
as Jenny
Martin Clunes
as Rory
Maurice Roëves
as God
- Arlene Cockburn
Arlene Cockburn
as Kirsty
Michelle Gomez
as Catriona
- Gary McCormack
Gary McCormack
as Larry
Jenny McCrindle
as Evelyn
Garry Sweeney
as Kev
Simon Weir
as Tambo
Key crew
Directed by Paul McGuigan, written by Irvine Welsh and Irvine Welsh, produced by Alex Usborne and David Muir.
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The Acid House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 143 ratings.
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The Acid House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Acid House online?
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The Acid House (1998) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Acid House?
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The main cast of The Acid House (1998) includes Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole, Jemma Redgrave and Martin Clunes. The film was directed by Paul McGuigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Acid House released?
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The Acid House was released on December 31, 1998 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Acid House worth watching?
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The Acid House (1998) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 143 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Acid House?
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