Straight Up (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2020, Straight Up is a comedy and romance film directed by James Sweeney, running about 97 minutes. “He might be gay. She might not care.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Todd is a hyper-articulate, obsessive compulsive gay twentysomething whose fear of dying alone leads him to a baffling conclusion: he might not be gay after all. When he meets Rory, a whip-smart struggling actress with her own set of insecurities, the two forge a relationship that’s all talk and no sex.
Who’s in it. Straight Up stars Katie Findlay as Rory, James Sweeney as Todd, Dana Drori as Meg and James Scully as Ryder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Straight Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing 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 Straight Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Straight Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Straight Up (2020)?
- In US, Straight Up is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, 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 Straight Up worth watching?
- Straight Up holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Straight Up?
- Straight Up stars Katie Findlay, James Sweeney, Dana Drori, James Scully and Joshua Diaz.
- When was Straight Up released?
- Straight Up was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.