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Passion Fish

1992·Movie
2h 15min·R
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Have you ever dreamed of escaping to a place where you can begin again?

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.
Character StudyEmotional ResilienceSouthern DramaHealing JourneyFound FamilyInterpersonal RelationshipsLife After TraumaSubtle HumorQuietly ProfoundPsychological Depth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Passion Fish legally?

Passion Fish is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Passion Fish worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Passion Fish rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Passion Fish?

2 h 15 min

Passion Fish runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Passion Fish?

Critics100
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Passion Fish higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Passion Fish a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 96% of its budget.

What language is Passion Fish in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Passion Fish?

9ATAUCACHDEGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Passion Fish in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Passion Fish use?

Easy AmnesiaReally Gets AroundFeminine Women Can CookFat, Sweaty Southerner in a White SuitImagine SpotShout-OutNo Antagonist

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Passion Fish, including Easy Amnesia, Really Gets Around, Feminine Women Can Cook.