Hideous Kinky
1999, English. Directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
A journey to love.
In 1972, disenchanted about the dreary conventions of English life, 25-year-old Julia heads for Morocco with her daughters, six-year-old Lucy and precocious eight-year-old Bea.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Hideous Kinky is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 4 February 1999
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Billy MacKinnon
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $1.3M
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What Hideous Kinky is based on
Hideous Kinky is based on Hideous Kinky (1992) by Esther Freud, published by Hamish Hamilton.
1992
Hideous Kinky
By Esther Freud
Published by Hamish Hamilton
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Hideous Kinky: quick answers
Is Hideous Kinky worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hideous Kinky?
Hideous Kinky runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Hideous Kinky have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hideous Kinky. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hideous Kinky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hideous Kinky is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hideous Kinky on?
Hideous Kinky is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hideous Kinky?
If you liked Hideous Kinky, try The Lost Husband, Only Lovers Left Alive, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed Hideous Kinky?
Hideous Kinky (1999) was directed by Gillies MacKinnon and stars Kate Winslet, Saïd Taghmaoui, Bella Riza.
What is Hideous Kinky based on?
Hideous Kinky is based on Hideous Kinky (1992) by Esther Freud, published by Hamish Hamilton.