Novel Desires (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, Novel Desires is a drama and romance film directed by Lawrence Lanoff, running about 85 minutes. “In Their Imaginations They Satisfy True Desire” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stilted male writer, Brian, is paired with a more carefree female associate to try to improve their stories. Meanwhile, he allows a sexy girl-friend to go away frustrated, and he shyly slides through other opportunities for relationships. Two major subplots arise: Brian's career path and his social life.
Who’s in it. Novel Desires stars Caroline Monteith as Vicki/Lisa, Tyler Gains as Brian Friedman / Eric, Mitchell Clarke as Roger and Gina Jourard as Shari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Novel Desires has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Novel Desires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Novel Desires tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Novel Desires (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Novel Desires change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Novel Desires worth watching?
- Novel Desires holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Novel Desires?
- Novel Desires stars Caroline Monteith, Tyler Gains, Mitchell Clarke, Gina Jourard and Lysa Hayland Heslov.
- When was Novel Desires released?
- Novel Desires was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.