Consuming Passions (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1988, Consuming Passions is a notable film directed by Giles Foster, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton (Tyler Butterworth) accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.
Who’s in it. Consuming Passions stars Tyler Butterworth as Ian Littleton, Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs. Garza, Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Farris and Sammi Davis as Felicity, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Consuming Passions sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Consuming Passions page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Consuming Passions (1988)?
- In US, Consuming Passions is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Consuming Passions worth watching?
- Consuming Passions holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Consuming Passions?
- Consuming Passions stars Tyler Butterworth, Vanessa Redgrave, Jonathan Pryce, Sammi Davis and Freddie Jones.
- When was Consuming Passions released?
- Consuming Passions was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.