Law of Desire (1987)
Kernel Score: 78% · 326 ratings · Rated NC-17
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Comedy
Released: 1987-02-07
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Law of Desire
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Pablo, a successful film director, disappointed in his relationship with his young lover, Juan, concentrates in a new project, a monologue starring his transgender sister, Tina. Antonio, an uptight young man, falls possessively in love with the director and in his passion would stop at nothing to obtain the object of his desire.
Law of Desire parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Law of Desire is an NC-17 drama centered on adult relationships, obsession, and murder, intended strictly for mature audiences.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a murder driven by obsessive, possessive passion.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Carries an NC-17 rating reflecting explicit sexual content involving multiple adult relationships.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NC-17 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Eusebio Poncela as Pablo Quintero
- Carmen Maura as Tina Quintero
- Antonio Banderas as Antonio Benítez
- Miguel Molina as Juan Bermúdez
- Fernando Guillén as Detective
- Manuela Velasco as Ada
- Nacho Martínez as Doctor Martín
- Bibiana Fernández as Ada’s Mother
- Helga Liné as Antonio’s Mother
- Germán Cobos as El Cura
Law of Desire FAQ
Is Law of Desire good?
Law of Desire has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 326 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Law of Desire?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Law of Desire OK for kids?
Law of Desire is rated NC-17. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Law of Desire is an NC-17 drama centered on adult relationships, obsession, and murder, intended strictly for mature audiences.
What movies are like Law of Desire?
If you liked Law of Desire, try Live Flesh, Broken Embraces, The Dreamers and A Wolf at the Door.