Passion and Paradise (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1989, Passion and Paradise is a mystery and tv movie film directed by Harvey Hart, running about 185 minutes. “They lived for their passion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir Harry Oakes is a wealthy magnate, living amongst the British aristocrats who have made their home in the Bahamas just prior to World War II. Their small community is one of privilege and status and when Sir Harry's beloved daughter marries a handsome but penniless gigolo, Alfred De Marigny, Sir Harry is outraged by the union. But before Sir Harry can break up the marriage he is brutally and viciously murdered and his son-in-law is the prime suspect. Nothing is as it appears and Sir Harry's death soon points towards intrigue and deception on an international scale.
Who’s in it. Passion and Paradise stars Armand Assante as Alfred de Marigny, Catherine Mary Stewart as Nancy, Rod Steiger as Sir Harry Oakes and Mariette Hartley as Lady Oakes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Passion and Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passion and Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passion and Paradise tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passion and Paradise (1989)?
- In US, Passion and Paradise is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Passion and Paradise worth watching?
- Passion and Paradise holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passion and Paradise?
- Passion and Paradise stars Armand Assante, Catherine Mary Stewart, Rod Steiger, Mariette Hartley and Kevin McCarthy.
- When was Passion and Paradise released?
- Passion and Paradise was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.