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A Is for Acid

6.920021h 39mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

Dramatisation of the true story of the notorious 'acid bath murderer' John Haigh, who murdered women and disposed of their bodies in vats of acid in the 1940s. He was only caught when the gallstones of one of his victims failed to dissolve…

DirectorHarry Bradbeer
WriterGlenn Chandler
ProducersDavid Reynolds·Alan Dossor

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Cast · Directed by Harry Bradbeer

MCMartin Clunes
Martin Clunes
John George Haigh
KHKeeley Hawes
Keeley Hawes
Gillian Rogers
RHRichard Hope
Richard Hope
Dr. Archie Henderson
CICelia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Rose Henderson
RCRowena Cooper
Rowena Cooper
Mrs. Durand-Deacon
JFJohn Flanagan
John Flanagan
Arnold Burtin
TBTerence Beesley
Terence Beesley
DS Heslin
MGMatyelok Gibbs
Matyelok Gibbs
Mrs Constance Lane
BMBarbara Marten
Barbara Marten
Emily Haigh
GH
Geoff Holman
John Haigh Senior
CT
Christopher Town
John George Haigh (as a boy)
KDKen Drury
Ken Drury
Mr. Greig

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A Is for Acid — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Is for Acid?

A Is for Acid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Is for Acid on Netflix?

No, A Is for Acid is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is A Is for Acid on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Is for Acid is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch A Is for Acid for free?

A Is for Acid is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is A Is for Acid based on a true story?

Yes — A Is for Acid is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).