The Innocent
1985, English. Directed by John Mackenzie.
A young Yorkshire boy struggles to come to grips with squabbling parents, a doctor who wants to institutionalize him because of his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to accept that he is different in any way – and that is only the half of it. The boy, Tim, also acts as a go-between for his friend Carns, who is having an affair with a married woman. Eventually, things start to sort themselves out, and Tim sees life getting more interesting when he and his friend Win slowly get a relationship going.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Innocent
The Innocent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1985.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- John MackenzieDirector
- Andrew HawleyTimothy 'Tim' Dobson
- Kika MarkhamMrs. Dobson
- Liam NeesonJohn Carns
- Patrick DaleyEddie King
- Paul AskewStanley
- Lorraine PetersWin's grandmother
- Tom BellFrank Dobson
- Richard HopeMouth Organ Player
- Jack CarrMill Owner
- Clive WoodTurner
- Miranda RichardsonMary Turner
- Richard LaxtonReg Reid
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ray Jenkins
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Innocent
Cheaters
2000 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Normal
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
...First Do No Harm
1997 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
From Straight A's to XXX
2017 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hello
2022 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
I Am Elizabeth Smart
2017 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Dinner with Hervé
2018 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Innocent: quick answers
Is The Innocent worth watching?
The Innocent doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Innocent?
The Innocent runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Innocent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Innocent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Innocent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Innocent yet.
Which OTT platform is The Innocent on?
The Innocent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1985. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Innocent?
If you liked The Innocent, try Cheaters, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, TalhotBlond.
Who directed The Innocent?
The Innocent (1985) was directed by John Mackenzie and stars Andrew Hawley, Kika Markham, Liam Neeson.