Queer as Art (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 2017, Queer as Art is a documentary film directed by James House, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary celebrating the LGBTQ contribution to the arts in Britain in the 50 years since decriminalisation. It features interviews with leading figures from right across the arts in Britain, including Stephen Fry, David Hockney, Sir Antony Sher, Alan Cumming, Sandi Toksvig, Jeanette Winterson, Will Young and Alan Hollinghurst, and it explores the distinctive perspectives and voices that LGBT artists have brought to British cultural life.
Who’s in it. Queer as Art stars Stephen K. Amos as Narrator, Alan Cumming as Himself, Russell T Davies as Himself and Isaac Julien as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Queer as Art sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queer as Art page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queer as Art tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queer as Art (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Queer as Art change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Queer as Art worth watching?
- Queer as Art holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Queer as Art?
- Queer as Art stars Stephen K. Amos, Alan Cumming, Russell T Davies, Isaac Julien and Antony Sher.
- When was Queer as Art released?
- Queer as Art was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.