The Lotus Eaters (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, The Lotus Eaters is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Shapiro, running about 101 minutes. “"A Coming Of Age Movie Where What's Coming Of Age Is An Entire Era"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set off the West Coast of Canada in 1965, a hip new teacher with a miniskirt and lots of ideas turns a small town upside down. The soft autumn light of Galiano Island is beautifully rendered in writer/producer Peggy Thompson's The Lotus Eaters, and that's not the only elusive element that this film has captured. In revisiting its particular time and place - the Gulf Islands of the early '60s -Thompson obviously draws on her own family experiences there. For those who share Thompson's love of Gulf Islands magic, the elements she has assembled will feel as familiar as their own childhood blanket. But there are problems at the core of this story about a family's loss of innocence.
Who’s in it. The Lotus Eaters stars Tara Frederick as Cleo Kingswood, Aloka McLean as Zoe Kingswood, R.H. Thomson as Hal Kingswood and Sheila McCarthy as Diana Kingswood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lotus Eaters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lotus Eaters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lotus Eaters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lotus Eaters (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lotus Eaters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lotus Eaters worth watching?
- The Lotus Eaters holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lotus Eaters?
- The Lotus Eaters stars Tara Frederick, Aloka McLean, R.H. Thomson, Sheila McCarthy and Andrea Libman.
- When was The Lotus Eaters released?
- The Lotus Eaters was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.