Desperate Remedies (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Desperate Remedies is a drama film directed by Stewart Main, running about 93 minutes. “Colonial romancing and complicating...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a town called Hope on the edge of Britain's empire, desperations clash: the beautiful Dorothea Brook is desperate to free her pregnant sister Rose from the clutches of Fraser, a fortune hunter. A local politician, William Poyner, is desperate for cash and thinks marriage to Dorothea will save him. Dorothea hires Lawrence Hayes, a rough but handsome Argonaut, to bribe Fraser with jewels and to marry Rose; Hayes desperately loves Dorothea and may marry Rose to stay close to her. But Dorothea has a lover, the ravishing Anne Cooper, who encourages the match with Poyser to give the lovers cover. Are these remedies, each desperate in its turn, going to make anyone happy?
Who’s in it. Desperate Remedies stars Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Dorothea Brook, Kevin Smith as Lawrence Hayes, Lisa Chappell as Anne Cooper and Cliff Curtis as Fraser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Desperate Remedies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Remedies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Remedies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Remedies (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desperate Remedies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desperate Remedies worth watching?
- Desperate Remedies holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate Remedies?
- Desperate Remedies stars Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Smith, Lisa Chappell, Cliff Curtis and Michael Hurst.
- When was Desperate Remedies released?
- Desperate Remedies was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.