Transhood (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, Transhood is a documentary film directed by Sharon Liese, running about 96 minutes. “Five years. Four kids. One unprecedented story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmed over five years in Kansas City, this documentary follows four transgender kids – beginning at ages 4, 7, 12, and 15 – as they redefine “coming of age.” These kids and their families show us the intimate realities of how gender is re-shaping the family next door in a unique and unprecedented chronicle of growing up transgender in the heartland.
Who’s in it. Transhood stars Jay as Self, Avery Jackson as Self, Avery as Self and Leena as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Transhood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transhood 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 Transhood (2020)?
- In GB, Transhood is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Transhood worth watching?
- Transhood holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transhood?
- Transhood stars Jay, Avery Jackson, Avery, Leena and Phoenix.
- When was Transhood released?
- Transhood was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.