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The Acid House (1998)

Movie ★ 6.3 107 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Paul McGuigan Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1998
Runtime
107 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$900,000
Box office
$142,783
IMDb
tt0122515
Language
Studio
Picture Palace North, Umbrella-Rosenblum Film Production,

Themes

Cast

Ewen Bremner Ewen Bremner Coco Bryce Kevin McKidd Kevin McKidd Johnny Stephen McCole Stephen McCole Boab Jemma Redgrave Jemma Redgrave Jenny Martin Clunes Martin Clunes Rory Maurice Roëves Maurice Roëves God Arlene Cockburn Kirsty Michelle Gomez Michelle Gomez Catriona Gary McCormack Larry Jenny McCrindle Jenny McCrindle Evelyn Garry Sweeney Garry Sweeney Kev Simon Weir Simon Weir Tambo Niall Greig Fulton Niall Greig Fulton Alan Malcolm Shields Malcolm Shields Workmate Tam Dean Burn Tam Dean Burn Alec Irvine Welsh Irvine Welsh Parkie Barbara Rafferty Barbara Rafferty Doctor Ronnie McCann Andy

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Acid House about?
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.
Who directed The Acid House?
The Acid House was directed by Paul McGuigan.
Who stars in The Acid House?
The Acid House stars Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole, Jemma Redgrave.
When was The Acid House released?
The Acid House is a 1998 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Acid House?
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