Crimes of Passion (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Crimes of Passion is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Ken Russell, running about 107 minutes. “Never have two consenting adults consented to so much.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joanna Crane lives a double life. During the day she works as fashion designer but during the night she is the high class prostitute China Blue. As she is accused for industrial spying, Bobby Grady is hired to shadow her. However, they fall in love. Meanwhile a psychopathic preacher starts stalking her.
Who’s in it. Crimes of Passion stars Kathleen Turner as Joanna Crane / China Blue, Anthony Perkins as Reverend Peter Shayne, Bruce Davison as Donny Hopper and Annie Potts as Amy Grady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Crimes of Passion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crimes of Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimes of Passion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimes of Passion (1984)?
- In US, Crimes of Passion is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crimes of Passion worth watching?
- Crimes of Passion holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimes of Passion?
- Crimes of Passion stars Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, Bruce Davison, Annie Potts and John Laughlin.
- When was Crimes of Passion released?
- Crimes of Passion was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.