Southern Comfort (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2001, Southern Comfort is a romance and documentary film directed by Kate Davis, running about 90 minutes. “Love is a many-gendered thing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This moving documentary chronicles the last year in the life of Robert Eads, a trans man dying of ovarian cancer. We're introduced to several prominent figures in Robert's life -- most importantly, his life partner, Lola Cola. Lola who is trans, becomes Robert's life partner and caretaker. The two prepare to lead a panel at the annual Southern Comfort conference, a yearly event created for transgender individuals.
Who’s in it. Southern Comfort stars Robert Eads as Self, Lola Cola as Self, Maxwell Scott Anderson as Self and Cas Piotrowski as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Southern Comfort has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Southern Comfort page.
If you liked it. Fans of Southern Comfort tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Southern Comfort (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Southern Comfort change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Southern Comfort worth watching?
- Southern Comfort holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Southern Comfort?
- Southern Comfort stars Robert Eads, Lola Cola, Maxwell Scott Anderson, Cas Piotrowski and Corissa Anderson.
- When was Southern Comfort released?
- Southern Comfort was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.