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The Celluloid Closet

7.319961h 42mDocumentaryHistory
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The Celluloid Closet is a 1996 documentary and history film, running 1h 42m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on MUBI Amazon Channel.

R age rating1h 42mDocumentaryHistory

Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1996-03-15
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Documentary, History
Director
Rob Epstein
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 · 125 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s.

Cast

14 names
Lily TomlinNarrator (voice)
Tony CurtisSelf
Susan SarandonSelf
Gore VidalSelf
Whoopi GoldbergSelf
Antonio FargasSelf
Shirley MacLaineSelf
John SchlesingerSelf
Armistead MaupinSelf
Arthur LaurentsSelf
Tom HanksSelf
Farley GrangerSelf
Quentin CrispSelf
Harry HamlinSelf

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Where can I watch The Celluloid Closet in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Celluloid Closet is listed on MUBI Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Celluloid Closet suitable for children?

The Celluloid Closet is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Celluloid Closet about?

Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s.

How long is The Celluloid Closet?

The Celluloid Closet runs for 1h 42m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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