Desperate for Love (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Desperate for Love is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Michael Tuchner, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of murder among a trio of teenagers after a boy breaks up with a girl and she runs into the arms of his vulnerable best friend.
Who’s in it. Desperate for Love stars Tammy Lauren as Lily Becker, Brian Bloom as Alex Cutler, Veronica Cartwright as Betty Petrie and Scott Paulin as Lily's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Desperate for Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate for Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate for Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate for Love (1989)?
- In US, Desperate for Love is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperate for Love worth watching?
- Desperate for Love holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate for Love?
- Desperate for Love stars Tammy Lauren, Brian Bloom, Veronica Cartwright, Scott Paulin and Amy O'Neill.
- When was Desperate for Love released?
- Desperate for Love was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.