1985 (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, 1985 is a drama film directed by Yen Tan, running about 85 minutes. “In another time, at another place…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian returns to his Texas hometown and struggles to reveal his dire circumstances to his conservative family.
Who’s in it. 1985 stars Cory Michael Smith as Adrian, Virginia Madsen as Eileen, Michael Chiklis as Dale and Jamie Chung as Carly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 1985 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1985 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1985 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1985 (2018)?
- In US, 1985 is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1985 worth watching?
- 1985 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1985?
- 1985 stars Cory Michael Smith, Virginia Madsen, Michael Chiklis, Jamie Chung and Aidan Langford.
- When was 1985 released?
- 1985 was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.