Paris Trout (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1991, Paris Trout is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, running about 93 minutes. “A brutal murder in a small town. A triangle of passion, power and rage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paris Trout is a vile Southern bigot. He owns a store and is a loanshark. He often sues people, and so his lawyer, Harry Seagraves, eventually meets Paris' wife Hannah. A former schoolteacher, she made the mistake of her life when she married Paris, who brutalizes her. Soon Paris goes beyond the overgenerous bounds of what a man in his position can get away with even in the segregated South, leading to a spiral of perverse insanity.
Who’s in it. Paris Trout stars Dennis Hopper as Paris Trout, Barbara Hershey as Hanna Trout, Ed Harris as Harry Seagraves and Ray McKinnon as Carl Bonner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Paris Trout has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paris Trout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris Trout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris Trout (1991)?
- In US, Paris Trout is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paris Trout worth watching?
- Paris Trout holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paris Trout?
- Paris Trout stars Dennis Hopper, Barbara Hershey, Ed Harris, Ray McKinnon and Tina Lifford.
- When was Paris Trout released?
- Paris Trout was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.