Positive (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Positive is a notable film directed by Rosa von Praunheim, running about 90 minutes. “The Gay Community's Response to AIDS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This film powerfully documents New York City's gay community's response to the AIDS crisis as they are forced to organize themselves after the government's failure to stem the epidemic. Activists who are interviewed include playwrite Larry Kramer, People With AIDS Coalition co-founder Michael Callen (who died of AIDS in 1994), New York filmmaker and journalist Phil Zwickler, as well as representatives from ACT-UP, Queer Nation and the Gay Men's Health Crisis.
Who’s in it. Positive stars Phil Zwickler as Himself, Larry Kramer as Himself, Michael Callen as Himself and Peter Staley as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Positive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Positive page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Positive (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Positive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Positive worth watching?
- Positive holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Positive?
- Positive stars Phil Zwickler, Larry Kramer, Michael Callen, Peter Staley and Gary Eller.
- When was Positive released?
- Positive was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.