Tempted (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, Tempted is a drama and romance film directed by Maggie Greenwald, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The strain of juggling her responsibilities as wife, mother, and successful paralegal have worn Emma Burke out. Thus it is that Emma welcomes the opportunity to briefly take leave of her Boston home and head for sunny Hawaii. It is not, however, a pleasure trip: Having promised to honor the dying wishes of her Hawaiian-born surrogate mother. Leaving her husband, Mike, behind to care for their two children, Emma arrives in Hawaii for the first time since childhood, where she is reunited with her childhood friend Kala, the handsome son of her late surrogate parent.
Who’s in it. Tempted stars Virginia Madsen as Emma Burke, Lainie Kazan as Julia, Jason Momoa as Kala and Kiều Chinh as Kehau.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Tempted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Tempted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tempted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tempted (2003)?
- In US, Tempted 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 Tempted worth watching?
- Tempted holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tempted?
- Tempted stars Virginia Madsen, Lainie Kazan, Jason Momoa and Kiều Chinh.
- When was Tempted released?
- Tempted was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.