

Hysteria
2011, English. Directed by Tanya Wexler.
A comedy about the birth of the vibrator in Victorian England.
Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 898 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Hysteria
Hysteria is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tanya WexlerDirector
- Maggie GyllenhaalCharlotte Dalrymple
- Hugh DancyDr. Mortimer Granville
- Jonathan PryceDr. Robert Dalrymple
- Felicity JonesEmily Dalrymple
- Rupert EverettLord Edmund St. John-Smythe
- Ashley JensenFanny
- Sheridan SmithMolly the Lolly
- Gemma JonesLady St. John-Smythe
- Tobias MenziesMr. Squyers
- Malcolm RennieLord St. John-Smythe
- Kim CriswellMrs. Castellari
- Georgie GlenMrs. Parsons
Details
- Released
- 6 June 2011
- Country
- United Kingdom, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland
- Written by
- Stephen Dyer, Jonah Lisa Dyer, Howard Gensler
- Box office
- $9.5M
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Hysteria: quick answers
Is Hysteria worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 898 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hysteria?
Hysteria runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Hysteria have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Hysteria has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Hysteria parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hysteria is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hysteria on?
Hysteria is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hysteria?
If you liked Hysteria, try Poor Things, The Knack... and How to Get It, There's Something About Mary.
Who directed Hysteria?
Hysteria (2011) was directed by Tanya Wexler and stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce.