Passion (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1999, Passion is a drama, romance and music film directed by Peter Duncan, running about 102 minutes. “Between music and love lies a secret obsession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Passion concentrates on Grainger's unusual relationship with his mother and his sexual peculiarities (especially his obsessive self-flagellation, though homosexuality is also hinted at) which affect his relationship with a woman who comes to love him. It is set mainly in London in 1914, when Grainger's mother Rose was ill (she would later jump to her death in New York, upset by ill-founded rumours of incest with her son).
Who’s in it. Passion stars Richard Roxburgh as Percy Grainger, Barbara Hershey as Rose Grainger, Emily Woof as Karen Holten and Claudia Karvan as Alfhild de Luce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Passion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passion (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passion worth watching?
- Passion holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passion?
- Passion stars Richard Roxburgh, Barbara Hershey, Emily Woof, Claudia Karvan and Simon Burke.
- When was Passion released?
- Passion was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.