Alkali, Iowa (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1995, Alkali, Iowa is a drama film directed by Mark Christopher, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he discovers via a rusty old lunch box filled with gay magazines that his father, killed in Vietnam, led a double life down on the farm. But as liberating as the discovery is for Jack, it is painful for his grandfather and mother, who have tried for years to keep it a family secret. Now Jack must decide whether to share this new information with his younger sister or allow it to remain buried a while longer.
Who’s in it. Alkali, Iowa stars J.D. Cerna as Jack Gudmanson, Mary Beth Hurt as June, Edward Seamon as Bill and Ellen Hamilton Latzen as Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Alkali, Iowa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alkali, Iowa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alkali, Iowa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alkali, Iowa (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alkali, Iowa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alkali, Iowa worth watching?
- Alkali, Iowa holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alkali, Iowa?
- Alkali, Iowa stars J.D. Cerna, Mary Beth Hurt, Edward Seamon, Ellen Hamilton Latzen and Kent Broadhurst.
- When was Alkali, Iowa released?
- Alkali, Iowa was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.