Genderfreak (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2012, Genderfreak is a music, comedy and drama film directed by Rebecca Louisell, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. High school violinist Rachel begins to question her ideas about gender when she meets handsome genderqueer teenager Sammy. Rachel and Sammy form a band and combat the notion that "he" and "she" are the only options in this short with a rocking soundtrack. A lighthearted look at the power of an accepting group of friends to shake up the status quo.
Who’s in it. Genderfreak stars Halle Charlton as Rachel, Lauryn Whitney as Sammy, Che Landon as Amanda and Heather Nichols as Michelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Genderfreak has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genderfreak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genderfreak tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genderfreak (2012)?
- In US, Genderfreak is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genderfreak worth watching?
- Genderfreak holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genderfreak?
- Genderfreak stars Halle Charlton, Lauryn Whitney, Che Landon, Heather Nichols and Chris Fleming.
- When was Genderfreak released?
- Genderfreak was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.