Private Sessions (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1985, Private Sessions is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Pressman, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A therapist goes outside his office and into his patients' personal lives to help them. He is treating a man who is hearing sounds but apparently there is nothing wrong with him psychologically. And a woman who despite being in a healthy relationship goes around picking up guys and having sex with them. She decides to seek help and what the doctor learns is that the problem goes back to her childhood and her family.
Who’s in it. Private Sessions stars Mike Farrell as Dr. Joe Braden, Denise Miller as Angie, Maureen Stapleton as Dr. Liz Bolger and Kathryn Walker as Claire Braden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Private Sessions has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Sessions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Sessions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Sessions (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Sessions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Sessions worth watching?
- Private Sessions holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Sessions?
- Private Sessions stars Mike Farrell, Denise Miller, Maureen Stapleton, Kathryn Walker and Mary Tanner Bailey.
- When was Private Sessions released?
- Private Sessions was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.