Mysterious Creatures
"A family bound by love, but torn apart by despair."
Originally released in 2006. Mysterious Creatures is a drama/tv movie film. directed by David Evans. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, and Rebekah Staton
Synopsis
Feature-length ITV drama based on real events. Bill and Wendy Ainscow (Timothy Spall and Brenda Blethyn) are a middle class, middle-aged Birmingham couple locked in a deeply dysfunctional relationship with their 32-year-old daughter Lisa (Rebekah Staton). In a culmination of years spent unsuccessfully trying to obtain a diagnosis and get state help to deal with with Lisa's condition - which eventually turns out to be Asperger's syndrome - Bill and Wendy are ultimately driven to desperate measures with tragic consequences.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Timothy Spall
as Bill Ainscow
Brenda Blethyn
as Wendy Ainscow
Rebekah Staton
as Lisa Ainscow
Judy Flynn
as Anne Buckley
David Crellin
as David Kirwan
Stephen Boxer
as Martyn Bowler
Alistair Galbraith
as Dr. David Yorke
Mark Penfold
as Judge Bryn
Gary Cargill
as Merseyside PC 1
Nicholas Gleaves
as Richard Nicholas
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ITV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mysterious Creatures about?
Feature-length ITV drama based on real events. Bill and Wendy Ainscow (Timothy Spall and Brenda Blethyn) are a middle class, middle-aged Birmingham couple locked in a deeply dysfunctional relations...
Who directed Mysterious Creatures?
Mysterious Creatures was directed by David Evans.
How long is Mysterious Creatures?
Mysterious Creatures has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Mysterious Creatures released?
Mysterious Creatures was released on October 29, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mysterious Creatures?
The main cast of Mysterious Creatures includes Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Rebekah Staton, Judy Flynn, David Crellin.