---
title: "Passion Fish"
year: 1992
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/passion-fish-1992"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 41768
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 135
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Passion Fish (1992) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/passion-fish-1992

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Passion Fish is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Atchafalaya. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former soap opera star faces life-changing challenges after an accident."

### Why Watch
- compelling character journey
- explores personal recovery

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with heavy dramatic themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with emotional struggles following a disabling accident.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/passion-fish-1992#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Sayles
- **Networks / Studios**: Atchafalaya

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mary McDonnell** as *May-Alice Culhane*
- **Alfre Woodard** as *Chantelle*
- **Vondie Curtis-Hall** as *Sugar LeDoux*
- **David Strathairn** as *Rennie*
- **Leo Burmester** as *Reeves*
- **Nora Dunn** as *Ti-Marie*
- **Mary Portser** as *Precious*
- **Angela Bassett** as *Rhonda / Dawn*
- **Sheila Kelley** as *Kim*
- **Nancy Mette** as *Nina*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Passion Fish released?
Passion Fish was released in December 1992.

### Q: What is the genre of Passion Fish?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a former soap opera star who becomes a paraplegic after an accident.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and fifteen minutes.

### Q: What triggers the main character's struggles?
An accident leaves her a paraplegic, prompting her emotional and mental recovery journey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Passion Fish — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41768)

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