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Passion Fish

7.019922h 15mRMovieDrama

After an accident leaves her a paraplegic, a former soap opera star struggles to recover both emotionally and mentally, until she meets her newest nurse, who has struggles of her own.

DirectorJohn Sayles
WriterJohn Sayles
ProducersSarah Green·John Sloss

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Cast · Directed by John Sayles

MMMary McDonnell
Mary McDonnell
May-Alice Culhane
AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Chantelle
VCVondie Curtis-Hall
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Sugar LeDoux
DSDavid Strathairn
David Strathairn
Rennie
LBLeo Burmester
Leo Burmester
Reeves
NDNora Dunn
Nora Dunn
Ti-Marie
MPMary Portser
Mary Portser
Precious
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Rhonda / Dawn
SKSheila Kelley
Sheila Kelley
Kim
NMNancy Mette
Nancy Mette
Nina
LBLenore Banks
Lenore Banks
Nurse Quick
WM
Will Mahoney
Max

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Passion Fish — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Passion Fish?

Passion Fish is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Passion Fish on Netflix?

No, Passion Fish is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Passion Fish on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Passion Fish is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Passion Fish for free?

Passion Fish is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.