Coming Out Under Fire (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, Coming Out Under Fire is a war and documentary film directed by Arthur Dong, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Who’s in it. Coming Out Under Fire stars Salome Jens as Narrator (voice), Phillis Abry as Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps, David Barrett as Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy and Sarah Davis as Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Coming Out Under Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming Out Under Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming Out Under Fire tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming Out Under Fire (1994)?
- In US, Coming Out Under Fire is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coming Out Under Fire worth watching?
- Coming Out Under Fire holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coming Out Under Fire?
- Coming Out Under Fire stars Salome Jens, Phillis Abry, David Barrett, Sarah Davis and Herbert Greenspan.
- When was Coming Out Under Fire released?
- Coming Out Under Fire was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.