Britannia Hospital
1982, English. Directed by Lindsay Anderson.
Will they ever recover...?
Britannia Hospital, an esteemed English institution, is marking its gala anniversary with a visit by the Queen Mother herself. But when investigative reporter Mick Travis arrives to cover the celebration, he finds the hospital under siege by striking workers, ruthless unions, violent demonstrators, racist aristocrats, an African cannibal dictator, and sinister human experiments.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lindsay AndersonDirector
- Graham CrowdenProfessor Millar
- Leonard RossiterVincent Potter
- Malcolm McDowellMick Travis
- Joan PlowrightPhyllis Grimshaw
- Mark HamillRed: The Media
- Jill BennettDr. MacMillan
- Brian PettiferBiles
- John MoffattGreville Figg
- Fulton MackayChief Superintendant Johns
- Robin AskwithBen Keating
- Barbara HicksMiss Tinker
- Peter JeffreySir Geoffrey
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1982
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Sherwin
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $376K
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Britannia Hospital: quick answers
What should I watch before Britannia Hospital?
Watch if.... (1968) and O Lucky Man! (1973) first.
Is Britannia Hospital worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Britannia Hospital?
Britannia Hospital runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Britannia Hospital have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Britannia Hospital. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Britannia Hospital parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Britannia Hospital is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Britannia Hospital on?
Britannia Hospital isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Britannia Hospital?
If you liked Britannia Hospital, try The Bed Sitting Room, Bugonia, Amazon Women on the Moon.
Who directed Britannia Hospital?
Britannia Hospital (1982) was directed by Lindsay Anderson and stars Graham Crowden, Leonard Rossiter, Malcolm McDowell.