Mysterious Creatures(2006)
A family bound by love, but torn apart by despair.
Mysterious Creatures Synopsis
Feature-length ITV drama based on real events. Bill and Wendy Ainscow (Timothy Spall and Brenda Blethyn) are a middle class, middle-aged Birmingham couple locked in a deeply dysfunctional relationship with their 32-year-old daughter Lisa (Rebekah Staton). In a culmination of years spent unsuccessfully trying to obtain a diagnosis and get state help to deal with with Lisa's condition - which eventually turns out to be Asperger's syndrome - Bill and Wendy are ultimately driven to desperate measures with tragic consequences.
Mysterious Creatures (2006) is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Evans, released on October 29, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Rebekah Staton and Judy Flynn. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- David Evans
- Writers:
- Gwyneth Hughes
- Production:
- ITV
- Status:
- Released
Mysterious Creatures Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Spall
as Bill Ainscow
Brenda Blethyn
as Wendy Ainscow
Rebekah Staton
as Lisa Ainscow
Judy Flynn
as Anne Buckley
David Crellin
as David Kirwan
Stephen Boxer
as Martyn Bowler
- Alistair Galbraith
Alistair Galbraith
as Dr. David Yorke
Mark Penfold
as Judge Bryn
Gary Cargill
as Merseyside PC 1
Nicholas Gleaves
as Richard Nicholas
Noma Dumezweni
as Chanelle Pinkerton
Key crew
Directed by David Evans, written by Gwyneth Hughes.
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Mysterious Creatures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mysterious Creatures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mysterious Creatures online?
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Mysterious Creatures (2006) is available to stream on Acorn TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mysterious Creatures?
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The main cast of Mysterious Creatures (2006) includes Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Rebekah Staton, Judy Flynn and David Crellin. The film was directed by David Evans. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mysterious Creatures released?
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Mysterious Creatures was released on October 29, 2006 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Mysterious Creatures worth watching?
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Mysterious Creatures (2006) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.