Desire (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1993, Desire is a thriller film directed by Rodney McDonald, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychopathic serial killer dumps a bottle of the expensive new perfume 'Desire' on each of his female victims. Grace Lantel fears that her new creation might become discredited. She charges her security officer, ex-cop Lauren, to help the police investigating. One of the main suspects is former employee Gordon Lewis, who claims to be the real inventor of the scent. Lauren approaches him undercover... and falls for him, putting herself into deadly danger.
Who’s in it. Desire stars Martin Kemp as Gordon Alan Lewis, Kate Hodge as Lauren Allen, Robert Miranda as Nick Palermo and Deborah Shelton as Grace Lantel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (1993)?
- In US, Desire is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desire?
- Desire stars Martin Kemp, Kate Hodge, Robert Miranda, Deborah Shelton and Mary Stavin.
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.