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Passion Fish

1992Movie2 h 15 minR

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes100%82%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
John Sayles
Written by
John Sayles
Produced by
Maggie Renzi, Sarah Green
Music by
Mason Daring

Everyone

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Facts

December 11, 1992 · 2 h 15 min · R

Released
December 11, 1992
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Easy Amnesia, Really Gets Around, Feminine Women Can Cook +4

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Passion Fish?"

Questions about Passion Fish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Passion Fish?

PlexPrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Passion Fish streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Passion Fish worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Passion Fish okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Passion Fish plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Passion Fish a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 96% of its budget.