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The Passionate Friends

6.819491h 31mNRMovieDramaRomance

A woman is torn between the love of her life, who's married to someone else, and her older husband.

DirectorDavid Lean
WriterEric Ambler
ProducersEric Ambler·Ronald Neame

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Cast · Directed by David Lean

ATAnn Todd
Ann Todd
Mary Justin
CRClaude Rains
Claude Rains
Howard Justin
THTrevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Prof. Steven Stratton
BDBetty Ann Davies
Betty Ann Davies
Joan Layton
IDIsabel Dean
Isabel Dean
Pat Stratton
WHWilfrid Hyde-White
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Lawyer
AHArthur Howard
Arthur Howard
Smith - the Butler
GLGuido Lorraine
Guido Lorraine
Hotel Manager
MPMarcel Poncin
Marcel Poncin
Hall Porter
NS
Natasha Sokolova
Chambermaid
HB
Hélène Burls
Flowerwoman
JSJohn Serret
John Serret
Emigration Official

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The Passionate Friends — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Passionate Friends?

The Passionate Friends is streaming on Criterion Channel, YouTube Free and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Passionate Friends on Netflix?

No, The Passionate Friends is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and YouTube Free.

Is The Passionate Friends on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Passionate Friends is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Passionate Friends for free?

The Passionate Friends is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Plex in United States.