The Acid House
1998, English. Directed by Paul McGuigan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Acid House
The Acid House is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Irvine Welsh
- Budget
- $900K
- Box office
- $143K
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What The Acid House is based on
The Acid House is based on The Acid House, a 1994 novel by Irvine Welsh, published by Vintage Books.
Novel · 1994
The Acid House
By Irvine Welsh
Published by Vintage Books
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The Acid House: quick answers
Is The Acid House worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Acid House?
The Acid House runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Acid House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Acid House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Acid House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Acid House is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Acid House on?
The Acid House is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Acid House?
If you liked The Acid House, try Human Traffic, Trainspotting, Withnail & I.
Who directed The Acid House?
The Acid House (1998) was directed by Paul McGuigan and stars Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Stephen McCole.
What is The Acid House based on?
The Acid House is based on The Acid House, a 1994 novel by Irvine Welsh, published by Vintage Books.