Necessary Love_
In the 19th century Europe, an aging scheming couple decides to manipulate and seduce a couple of young newlyweds in love, just for the fun of it.
Starring
Marie-Christine Barrault, Ben Kingsley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Necessary Love was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
In the 19th century Europe, an aging scheming couple decides to manipulate and seduce a couple of young newlyweds in love, just for the fun of it.
Necessary Love: 1991 film by Fabio Carpi.
CAST (2)
Marie-Christine Barrault
Ben Kingsley
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Rating
9.2/10 (2 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Necessary Love about?
In the 19th century Europe, an aging scheming couple decides to manipulate and seduce a couple of young newlyweds in love, just for the fun of it.
How long is Necessary Love?
Necessary Love has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Necessary Love?
The cast of Necessary Love includes Marie-Christine Barrault, Ben Kingsley.
What is the rating of Necessary Love?
Necessary Love has a rating of 9.2 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.