Queer as Folk (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2000, Queer as Folk is a drama series.
What it’s about. Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.
Who’s in it. Queer as Folk stars Gale Harold as Brian Kinney, Randy Harrison as Justin Taylor, Hal Sparks as Michael Novotny and Peter Paige as Emmett Honeycutt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Queer as Folk sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Queer as Folk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Queer as Folk tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Queer as Folk (2000)?
- In US, Queer as Folk is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Philo, 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 Queer as Folk worth watching?
- Queer as Folk holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Queer as Folk?
- Queer as Folk stars Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Hal Sparks, Peter Paige and Scott Lowell.
- When was Queer as Folk released?
- Queer as Folk was released in 2000.