Desire Under The Palms (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1968, Desire Under The Palms is a drama film directed by Joseph W. Sarno, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. As a sideline, a bored suburban wife writes articles for women's magazines. When a friend shows her an explicit men's magazine, she attempts to write erotic material. However, she finds that a lot more first-hand research is required, and her husband is more interested in checkers.
Who’s in it. Desire Under The Palms stars Rene Howard as Doris Perry, Charlotte Brody, Orando Childs and Barbara Lance as Betty Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Desire Under The Palms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire Under The Palms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire Under The Palms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire Under The Palms (1968)?
- In US, Desire Under The Palms is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desire Under The Palms worth watching?
- Desire Under The Palms holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Under The Palms?
- Desire Under The Palms stars Rene Howard, Charlotte Brody, Orando Childs, Barbara Lance and Dana Cordier.
- When was Desire Under The Palms released?
- Desire Under The Palms was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.