Official movie poster for Passion Fish (1992), a drama film

Passion Fish(1992)

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7.0(66)2h 15m1992-12-11
Drama

Passion Fish Synopsis

After an accident leaves her a paraplegic, a former soap opera star struggles to recover both emotionally and mentally, until she meets her newest nurse, who has struggles of her own.

Passion Fish (1992) is a drama film directed by John Sayles, released on December 11, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Mary McDonnell, Alfre Woodard, Vondie Curtis-Hall and David Strathairn. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 66 ratings.

Director:
John Sayles
Writers:
John Sayles
Producers:
Sarah Green, Maggie Renzi
Cinematographer:
Roger Deakins
Composer:
Mason Daring
Production:
Atchafalaya
Budget:
$5,000,000
Revenue:
$4,814,619
Status:
Released

Passion Fish Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 66 ratings.

Peter McGinn

10/10

I have watched Passion Fish many times and will certainly watch it again. It is one of those movies that seem practically perfect to me, from the lead performances of the ensemble cast down to the lesser characters, such as the numerous people who visit May_Alice and Chantelle during the course of the film. There are buckets a=of drama here that manages not to descend into melodrama (unlike the soap operas…

Reviewed on March 17, 2022

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Passion Fish – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Passion Fish online?

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Passion Fish (1992) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Passion Fish?

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The main cast of Passion Fish (1992) includes Mary McDonnell, Alfre Woodard, Vondie Curtis-Hall, David Strathairn and Leo Burmester. The film was directed by John Sayles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Passion Fish released?

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Passion Fish was released on December 11, 1992 and runs for 2h 15m.

Is Passion Fish worth watching?

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Passion Fish (1992) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.