---
title: "Mesmerized"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mesmerized-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 73515
imdb_id: "tt0091513"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Mesmerized (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mesmerized-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Mesmerized" (1985).
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Title: Mesmerized (also known as Shocked and My Letter to George).
Year: 1985.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Michael Laughlin.
Cast: Jodie Foster, John Lithgow, Michael Murphy.
Plot: An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her. Mentions of "An arranged marriage. A deranged murder."
Basis: Loosely based upon the Pimlico mystery.
Production: Co-production between Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States.
Runtime: 1h 37m.
Rating: PG.
US Release Date: 12/31/1986.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Mesmerized is a 1985 drama film directed by Michael Laughlin. It stars Jodie Foster, John

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Howdy Amazon Channel | FlixHouse, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Artiflix | Plex | Amazon Video, MovieMe |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Plex | MovieMe |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | MovieMe |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Laughlin
- **Networks / Studios**: Manchester Productions, Orinward Ltd.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Lithgow** as *Oliver Thompson*
- **Jodie Foster** as *Victoria*
- **Michael Murphy** as *Wilson*
- **Dan Shor** as *George*
- **Harry Andrews** as *Old Thompson*
- **Philip Holder** as *Dr. Finch*
- **Beryl Te Wiata** as *Mrs. Simmons*
- **Jonathan Hardy** as *Burley*
- **Patrick Smith** as *Court Clerk*
- **Reg Evans** as *Mr. Simmons*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mesmerized online?
Mesmerized is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mesmerized worth watching?
Mesmerized holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mesmerized and when was it released?
Mesmerized is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mesmerized?
Mesmerized was directed by Michael Laughlin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mesmerized — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/73515)
- [Mesmerized (1985) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091513/fullcredits/)
- [Mesmerized (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesmerized_(film))
- [Mesmerized (1985) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/73515-mesmerized/cast)

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