Tempest (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1982, Tempest is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 140 minutes. “Most men dream their fantasies. Phillip decided to live his.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sobering mid-life crisis fuels dissatisfaction in Philip Dimitrius, to the extent where the successful architect trades his marriage and career in for a spiritual exile on a remote Greek island where he hopes to conjure meaning into his life - trying the patience of his new girlfriend and angst-ridden teenage daughter.
Who’s in it. Tempest stars John Cassavetes as Phillip, Gena Rowlands as Antonia, Susan Sarandon as Aretha Tomalin and Vittorio Gassman as Alonzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Tempest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tempest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tempest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tempest (1982)?
- In US, Tempest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tempest worth watching?
- Tempest holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Tempest?
- Tempest stars John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon, Vittorio Gassman and Raúl Juliá.
- When was Tempest released?
- Tempest was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.