Private Obsession (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1995, Private Obsession is a thriller and drama film directed by Lee Frost, running about 102 minutes. “Almost a love story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. First-class fashion model Emanuelle Griffith is missing. Richard Tate knows exactly where she is and plans to keep her there until she knows her place: subordinate to men. But Emannuelle is waiting for her chance to turn his obsession. That one second of passion in which the prisoner becomes the hostage taker...
Who’s in it. Private Obsession stars Shannon Whirry as Emanuelle Griffith, Michael Christian as Richard Tate, Bo Svenson as Sam Weston and Tony Burton as Sergeant Jim Lytel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Private Obsession has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Obsession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Obsession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Obsession (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Obsession change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Obsession worth watching?
- Private Obsession holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Obsession?
- Private Obsession stars Shannon Whirry, Michael Christian, Bo Svenson, Tony Burton and Francine York.
- When was Private Obsession released?
- Private Obsession was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
