Consenting Adult (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Consenting Adult is a drama and tv movie film directed by Gilbert Cates, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die — which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.
Who’s in it. Consenting Adult stars Marlo Thomas as Tess Lynd, Martin Sheen as Ken Lynd, Barry Tubb as Jeff Lynd and Talia Balsam as Margie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Consenting Adult 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 Consenting Adult page.
If you liked it. Fans of Consenting Adult tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Consenting Adult (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Consenting Adult change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Consenting Adult worth watching?
- Consenting Adult holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Consenting Adult?
- Consenting Adult stars Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb, Talia Balsam and John Terlesky.
- When was Consenting Adult released?
- Consenting Adult was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.