Consenting Adult
Originally released in 1985. Consenting Adult is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Gilbert Cates.
Starring Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, and Barry Tubb
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1985
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Starger Company
- David Lawrence and Ray Aghayan Productions
- ABC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Consenting Adult about?
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 wo...
Who directed Consenting Adult?
Consenting Adult was directed by Gilbert Cates.
How long is Consenting Adult?
Consenting Adult has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Consenting Adult released?
Consenting Adult was released on February 4, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Consenting Adult?
The main cast of Consenting Adult includes Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb, Talia Balsam, Ben Piazza.