Lianna(1983)
A sensual, tender, and provocative love story
Lianna Synopsis
Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.
Lianna (1983) is a drama and romance film directed by John Sayles, released on January 19, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries and Jo Henderson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sayles
- Writers:
- John Sayles
- Producers:
- Jeffrey Nelson, Maggie Renzi
- Cinematographer:
- Austin De Besche
- Composer:
- Mason Daring
- Production:
- Winwood Company
- Budget:
- $300,000
- Revenue:
- $1,530,839
- Status:
- Released
Lianna (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lianna before you stream it.
Lianna Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linda Griffiths
as Lianna
Jane Hallaren
as Ruth
Jon DeVries
as Dick
- Jo Henderson
Jo Henderson
as Sandy
- Jessica MacDonald
Jessica MacDonald
as Theda
- Jesse Solomon
Jesse Solomon
as Spencer
John Sayles
as Jerry
Stephen Mendillo
as Bob
Betsy Julia Robinson
as Cindy
Nancy Mette
as Kim
Maggie Renzi
as Sheila
- Madelyn Coleman
Madelyn Coleman
as Mrs Hennessy
Key crew
Directed by John Sayles, written by John Sayles, produced by Jeffrey Nelson and Maggie Renzi.
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Lianna Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 36 ratings.
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Lianna – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lianna online?
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Lianna (1983) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lianna?
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The main cast of Lianna (1983) includes Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson and Jessica MacDonald. 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 Lianna released?
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Lianna was released on January 19, 1983 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Lianna worth watching?
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Lianna (1983) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lianna?
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Yes. The official Lianna trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.