The Pleasure Principle (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1992, The Pleasure Principle is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Cohen, running about 100 minutes. “Do men deserve everything they get?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Part relationship drama and part sex comedy follows a middle-aged man who loves women and sex and can't stop cheating. He gets a divorce from his angry wife, but then cheats on his lovers. However, one of them decides to get even.
Who’s in it. The Pleasure Principle stars Peter Firth as Dick, Chloe Davis as The Girl he never made it with, Haydn Gwynne as Judith and Lysette Anthony as Charlotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Pleasure Principle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pleasure Principle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pleasure Principle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pleasure Principle (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pleasure Principle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pleasure Principle worth watching?
- The Pleasure Principle holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pleasure Principle?
- The Pleasure Principle stars Peter Firth, Chloe Davis, Haydn Gwynne, Lysette Anthony and Sara Mair-Thomas.
- When was The Pleasure Principle released?
- The Pleasure Principle was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.