Movie

Consenting Adult

★ 6.0(12)19851h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Gilbert Cates
Release date: 1985-02-04
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Starger Company

About Consenting Adult

Consenting Adult is a 1985 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Gilbert Cates, starring Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen and Barry Tubb. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Consenting Adult in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Marlo Thomas

Tess Lynd

Martin Sheen

Ken Lynd

Barry Tubb

Jeff Lynd

Talia Balsam

Margie

Ben Piazza

Dr. Mark Waldo

John Terlesky

Pete Roberts

Corinne Camacho

Claire

Matthew Laurance

Nate

Joseph Adams

Stu

Richard Sargent

Pat Malone

Thomas Peacocke

Dr. Daniels

Moira Walley-Beckett

Sue Wister

Themes & keywords

coming outbased on novel or bookmale homosexualityfamily conflictfather son relationshipmother son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Consenting Adult in Portugal?+

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Is Consenting Adult on Netflix?+

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How long is Consenting Adult?+

Consenting Adult has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Consenting Adult?+

Consenting Adult stars Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb, Talia Balsam and Ben Piazza.

When did Consenting Adult come out?+

Consenting Adult is a 1985 movie directed by Gilbert Cates.

What genre is Consenting Adult?+

Consenting Adult is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Consenting Adult?+

Consenting Adult was directed by Gilbert Cates.