Jeffrey (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 6.3

Jeffrey poster

Released in 1995, Jeffrey is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Christopher Ashley, running about 92 minutes. “Love is an adventure when one of you is sure... and the other is positive.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that being celibate is the only option to protect himself. As fate would have it, shortly after his declaration of a sex-free existence, he meets the handsome Steve Howard, his dream man -- except for his HIV-positive status. Facing this dilemma, Jeffrey turns to his best friend and an outrageous priest for guidance.

Who’s in it. Jeffrey stars Steven Weber as Jeffrey, Patrick Stewart as Sterling, Michael T. Weiss as Steve Howard and Sigourney Weaver as Debra Moorhouse, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jeffrey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jeffrey page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jeffrey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jeffrey (1995)?
In US, Jeffrey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jeffrey worth watching?
Jeffrey holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jeffrey?
Jeffrey stars Steven Weber, Patrick Stewart, Michael T. Weiss, Sigourney Weaver and Robert Klein.
When was Jeffrey released?
Jeffrey was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.