Heavy Petting (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, Heavy Petting is a documentary film directed by Obie Benz, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Celebrities and creatives -- including musician David Byrne, performance artist Spalding Gray, comedian Sandra Bernhard, radical activist Abbie Hoffman, and poet Allen Ginsberg-- recall their earliest sexual experiences.
Who’s in it. Heavy Petting stars David Byrne as Self, Frances Fisher as Self, Sandra Bernhard as Self and Allen Ginsberg as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Heavy Petting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heavy Petting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heavy Petting 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 Heavy Petting (1989)?
- In US, Heavy Petting is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heavy Petting worth watching?
- Heavy Petting holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heavy Petting?
- Heavy Petting stars David Byrne, Frances Fisher, Sandra Bernhard, Allen Ginsberg and Ann Magnuson.
- When was Heavy Petting released?
- Heavy Petting was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.