Desire (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1990, Desire is a drama film directed by Bruno Mattei, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Jessica Hamilton goes to Venice for a piano competition, but she's running a little late. On arrival in Venice, she finds that she has no room reservation and that she has been taken out of the competition. She is befriended first by Luca Renosto a same-age Venetian boy and secondly, Alvise Contrarini, the director of the competition. The two compete for her love throughout the movie until one gets disqualified in a surprise ending.
Who’s in it. Desire stars Peter Marc Jacobson as Alvise Contarini, Josie Bissett as Jessica Harrison, Cort McCown as Luca Renosto and Dale Wyatt as Hostess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desire?
- Desire stars Peter Marc Jacobson, Josie Bissett, Cort McCown, Dale Wyatt and Gaby Ford.
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.