The Gay Deceivers (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, The Gay Deceivers is a comedy film directed by Bruce Kessler, running about 97 minutes. “Is he? Or isn't he?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men try to avoid military service by pretending to be gay, but they must act the part when the recruiting officer doesn't buy it.
Who’s in it. The Gay Deceivers stars Kevin Coughlin as Danny Devlin, Brooke Bundy as Karen, Lawrence P. Casey as Elliot Crane (as Larry Casey) and Jo Ann Harris as Leslie Devlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Gay Deceivers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gay Deceivers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gay Deceivers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gay Deceivers (1969)?
- In US, The Gay Deceivers is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gay Deceivers worth watching?
- The Gay Deceivers holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gay Deceivers?
- The Gay Deceivers stars Kevin Coughlin, Brooke Bundy, Lawrence P. Casey, Jo Ann Harris and Michael Greer.
- When was The Gay Deceivers released?
- The Gay Deceivers was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.