The Turn of the Screw(1999)
The Turn of the Screw Synopsis
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
The Turn of the Screw (1999) is a drama, thriller, horror and tv movie film directed by Ben Bolt, released on December 26, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jodhi May, Colin Firth, Grace Robinson and Joe Sowerbutts. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Bolt
- Writers:
- Nick Dear, Henry James
- Producers:
- Martin Pope, Rebecca Eaton
- Cinematographer:
- David Odd
- Composer:
- Adrian Johnston
- Production:
- United Productions, Martin Pope Productions, Meridian Broadcasting
- Status:
- Released
The Turn of the Screw Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jodhi May
as Miss
Colin Firth
as Master
- Grace Robinson
Grace Robinson
as Flora
Joe Sowerbutts
as Miles
- Caroline Pegg
Caroline Pegg
as Miss Jessel
Pam Ferris
as Mrs. Grose
Jason Salkey
as Quint
- Jenny Howe
Jenny Howe
as Cook
Key crew
Directed by Ben Bolt, written by Nick Dear and Henry James, produced by Martin Pope and Rebecca Eaton.
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The Turn of the Screw Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Turn of the Screw – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Turn of the Screw online?
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The Turn of the Screw (1999) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
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The main cast of The Turn of the Screw (1999) includes Jodhi May, Colin Firth, Grace Robinson, Joe Sowerbutts and Caroline Pegg. The film was directed by Ben Bolt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Turn of the Screw released?
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The Turn of the Screw was released on December 26, 1999 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Turn of the Screw worth watching?
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The Turn of the Screw (1999) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.