Lianna (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, Lianna is a drama and romance film directed by John Sayles, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.
Who’s in it. Lianna stars Linda Griffiths as Lianna, Jane Hallaren as Ruth, Jon DeVries as Dick and Jo Henderson as Sandy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Lianna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lianna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lianna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lianna (1983)?
- In US, Lianna is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lianna worth watching?
- Lianna holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Lianna?
- Lianna stars Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson and Jessica MacDonald.
- When was Lianna released?
- Lianna was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.