Adam (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, Adam is a drama, romance and fantasy film directed by Paul Bugden, running about 38 minutes.
What it’s about. Adam is a factory worker. He falls in love with Chris, a slightly older man. Instead of strengthening his own identity, Adam is unable to cope with his sexuality and suffers a nervous breakdown. One of the first representations of gay men in Australian cinema and an iconic piece of LGBTIQA+ film history.
Who’s in it. Adam stars Wayne van Heekeren as Adam, Bob Hughes as Chris, David Calcott as Supervisor and Luda Apinys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Adam sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adam (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adam worth watching?
- Adam holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Adam?
- Adam stars Wayne van Heekeren, Bob Hughes, David Calcott, Luda Apinys and Noel Brady.
- When was Adam released?
- Adam was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 38 minutes.