An Early Frost (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1985, An Early Frost is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, running about 100 minutes. “The tragic story of a family torn apart by AIDS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Successful lawyer Michael Pierson is gay, but he has always hidden this part of his life from his mother, Katherine, father, Nick, and grandmother Beatrice. But when Michael discovers he has AIDS and is dying of complications from the disease, he must open up to his parents and the rest of his family. Though fearful of their reactions, he introduces them to his longtime lover, Peter, and looks to them for support.
Who’s in it. An Early Frost stars Aidan Quinn as Michael Pierson, Gena Rowlands as Katherine Pierson, Ben Gazzara as Nick Pierson and Bill Paxton as Bob Maracek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, An Early Frost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Early Frost page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Early Frost tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Early Frost (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Early Frost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Early Frost worth watching?
- An Early Frost holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Early Frost?
- An Early Frost stars Aidan Quinn, Gena Rowlands, Ben Gazzara, Bill Paxton and D.W. Moffett.
- When was An Early Frost released?
- An Early Frost was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.