Understanding Bliss (1990) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Understanding Bliss (1990) in the UK

Name: Understanding Bliss
Genre: Drama
Released: 1990-09-30
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Catherine Grant, Bryan Hennessey, Rosemary House, William MacGillivray Sr., Rick Mercer

Understanding Bliss (1990) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Elizabeth Sutton, a lecturer from Toronto and Peter Breen, a professor of cultural studies from St. John's, Newfoundland, come together in his town for a secret liaison. All is bliss. But within twenty-four hours, the affair has collapsed. A clash of languages, cultures, and values force them to come to terms with each other's sense of morality.

Film
1990
80 min
★ 8.0/10 TMDB
Drama

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Cast & crew

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DirectorWilliam D. MacGillivray

WritersWilliam D. MacGillivray, Kathryn Cochran

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