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Hotel Sorrento (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 7.4

Hotel Sorrento poster

Released in 1995, Hotel Sorrento is a drama film directed by Richard Franklin, running about 112 minutes. “One sister's desire became the family secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Meg, Pippa, and Hillary are sisters who grew up in Sorrento, a small seaside town in Australia. Meg, who has lived in England for 10 years has just written a criticially acclaimed novel which she claims is entirely fictional. The book causes a stir in Sorrento and in her family when it is supected that the book is not as fictional as she claims.

Who’s in it. Hotel Sorrento stars Caroline Goodall as Meg Moynihan, Caroline Gillmer as Hilary Moynihan, Tara Morice as Pippa Moynihan and Joan Plowright as Marge Morrisey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hotel Sorrento has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hotel Sorrento page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hotel Sorrento tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hotel Sorrento (1995)?
In GB, Hotel Sorrento is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hotel Sorrento worth watching?
Hotel Sorrento holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hotel Sorrento?
Hotel Sorrento stars Caroline Goodall, Caroline Gillmer, Tara Morice, Joan Plowright and John Hargreaves.
When was Hotel Sorrento released?
Hotel Sorrento was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.