Eros (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2004, Eros is a drama and romance film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 104 minutes. “Three visionary directors. One erotic journey.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A three-part anthology film about love and sexuality: a menage-a-trois between a couple and a young woman on the coast of Tuscany; an advertising executive under enormous pressure at work, who, during visits to his psychiatrist, is pulled to delve into the possible reasons why his stress seems to manifest itself in a recurring erotic dream; and a story of unrequited love about a beautiful, 1960s high-end call girl in an impossible affair with her young tailor.

Who’s in it. Eros stars Alan Arkin as Dr. Pearl / Hal, Christopher Buchholz as Christopher, Regina Nemni as Cloe and Robert Downey Jr. as Nick Penrose, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Eros has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eros page.

If you liked it. Fans of Eros tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Eros (2004)?
In US, Eros is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Eros worth watching?
Eros holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Eros?
Eros stars Alan Arkin, Christopher Buchholz, Regina Nemni, Robert Downey Jr. and Gong Li.
When was Eros released?
Eros was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.