Passion (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1996, Passion is a drama, romance and music film directed by James Lapine, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Giorgio, a young soldier, is in love with the married Clara and becomes her lover. But they are separated when Giorgio is posted far away, where he meets the unhappy, unhealthy, and unattractive Fosca, who develops a passionate love for Giorgio and tries to make him love her. This rendition of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical was recorded on the stage with it's original all-star Broadway cast. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season thirteen, episode six).
Who’s in it. Passion stars Jere Shea as Giorgio, Donna Murphy as Fosca, Marin Mazzie as Clara and Tom Aldredge as Dr. Tambourri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Passion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passion (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passion worth watching?
- Passion holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Passion?
- Passion stars Jere Shea, Donna Murphy, Marin Mazzie, Tom Aldredge and Gregg Edelman.
- When was Passion released?
- Passion was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.