Consuming Passion (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2008, Consuming Passion is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Dan Zeff, running about 86 minutes. “A celebration of a century of romance.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the popular romance publishing phenomenon Mills & Boon, a colourful and camp drama which charts the witty and moving stories of three very different women affected by the brand's success: co-founder Charles Boon's wife Mary, daydreaming 1970s writer Janet and modern-day literature lecturer Kirstie.

Who’s in it. Consuming Passion stars Jodie Whittaker as Mary Boon, Daniel Mays as Charles Boon, Patrick Kennedy as Gerald Mills and Emilia Fox as Kirstie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Consuming Passion has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Consuming Passion page.

If you liked it. Fans of Consuming Passion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Consuming Passion (2008)?
In US, Consuming Passion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Consuming Passion worth watching?
Consuming Passion holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Consuming Passion?
Consuming Passion stars Jodie Whittaker, Daniel Mays, Patrick Kennedy, Emilia Fox and Olivia Colman.
When was Consuming Passion released?
Consuming Passion was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.