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Surviving Desire

6.9199253mMovieComedyDramaRomance

Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.

DirectorHal Hartley
WriterHal Hartley
ProducersTed Hope·Jerome Brownstein

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Cast · Directed by Hal Hartley

MDMartin Donovan
Martin Donovan
Jude
MMMatt Malloy
Matt Malloy
Henry
RN
Rebecca Nelson
Katie
JK
Julie Kessler
Jill
MW
Mary B. Ward
Sophie
TE
Thomas J. Edwards
GF
George Feaster
LGLisa Gorlitsky
Lisa Gorlitsky
EK
Emily Kunstler
JM
John MacKay
JMJames McCauley
James McCauley
VR
Vinny Rutherford

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Surviving Desire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Surviving Desire?

Surviving Desire isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Surviving Desire on Netflix?

No, Surviving Desire is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Surviving Desire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Surviving Desire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Surviving Desire for free?

Surviving Desire isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Surviving Desire?

Surviving Desire hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 11, 1992. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.