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Passion Fish (1992): Cast & Box Office

Passion Fish (1992) movie poster

Passion Fish is a 1992 drama starring David Strathairn as Rennie, Alfre Woodard and Angela Bassett. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $4.8 million worldwide.

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Passion Fish (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Passion Fish About?

The premise of Passion Fish without spoilers.

Dreaming of a fresh start, a former soap‑opera star is left paraplegic after a tragic accident. As she battles emotional and mental recovery, she meets a new nurse who is wrestling with her own difficulties, forming an unlikely bond that offers both women a chance at healing and renewed purpose.

Passion Fish Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • louisiana
  • bayou
  • physical therapy
  • homecare nurse
  • paraplegic
  • independent film
  • f rated
  • kiss
  • reference to freebasing
  • lake
  • motorboat
  • reference to alligator
+20 more
  • photography
  • f word
  • hospital
  • hospital bed
  • woman uses a wheelchair
  • scene during opening credits
  • doctor
  • nurse
  • accident
  • actress
  • soap opera
  • wheelchair
  • pelican
  • reference to florence nightingale
  • soap opera in plot
  • rehabilitation
  • recovery
  • incontinence
  • drunkenness
  • handicap
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Cast & crew

Passion Fish Cast & Characters

David Strathairn leads the cast as Rennie, with Alfre Woodard as Chantelle and Angela Bassett as Rhonda / Dawn.

Also Starring in Passion Fish

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Box office

Passion Fish Box Office

Passion Fish grossed $4.8 million worldwide.

1992 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.8M

US & Canada
$4.8M
Details

Passion Fish Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Escrito en el agua” and “Amori e amicizie”.

Also known as
  • Escrito en el agua
  • Amori e amicizie
  • O Peixe do Amor
  • İhtiras Balığı
  • Szerelem-hal
  • Taikalampi
  • パッション・フィッシュ
  • Tudo Pela Vida
  • Peces de pasión
  • דג התשוקה
  • Passion Fish - Ein Meer der Gefühle
  • Риба на страстта
+6 more
  • Skutečný život v Belle Reve
  • Рыба страсти
  • 패션 피쉬
  • Риба пристрасті
  • 激情之鱼
  • Tutku Balığı

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FAQ

Passion Fish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Passion Fish, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Passion Fish?

Passion Fish runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was Passion Fish released?

Passion Fish was released on September 17, 1992.

Who is in the cast of Passion Fish?

Passion Fish stars David Strathairn as Rennie, Alfre Woodard as Chantelle and Angela Bassett as Rhonda / Dawn, among 32 credited actors.

How much did Passion Fish make at the box office?

Passion Fish grossed $4.8 million worldwide.

Does Passion Fish have a post-credit scene?

No. Passion Fish has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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