Private Passions (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1985, Private Passions is a comedy and drama film directed by Kikuo Kawasaki, running about 86 minutes. “The Daughter Breaks His Heart... The Mother Takes His Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Mark goes to visit his cousin Toni in Austria for the summer, he develops a serious crush on Toni's pretty stepsister Clair and at the same time tries to fend off Toni's efforts to get him set up with prostitutes. As much as he likes Clair, Mark cannot bring himself to start a sexual relationship with her and ultimately goes to Clair's mother Katherine to vent his feelings. It is that meeting that ultimately sends Mark home more experienced than when he arrived.
Who’s in it. Private Passions stars Sybil Danning as Katherine, Gavin Brannan as Mark, Susanne Ashley as Clair and David Siegel as Toni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Private Passions 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 Passions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Passions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Passions (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Passions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Passions worth watching?
- Private Passions holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Passions?
- Private Passions stars Sybil Danning, Gavin Brannan, Susanne Ashley, David Siegel and Louis Velle.
- When was Private Passions released?
- Private Passions was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.