Holding the Man (2015) movie poster

Holding the Man (2015)

"A love story for everyone."
ThumbScore
👍 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 81% (RT: 81%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Neil Armfield
Runtime
2h 8m
Country
Australia
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (458 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Cast
Ryan Corr as Timothy Conigrave
Craig Stott as John Caleo
Guy Pearce as Dick Conigrave
Sarah Snook as Pepe Trevor
Anthony LaPaglia as Bob Caleo
Geoffrey Rush as Barry
Camilla Ah Kin as Lois Caleo
Kerry Fox as Mary Gert Conigrave
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 458 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 81%.
Overview
Tim and John fell in love while teenagers at their all-boys high school. John was captain of the football team, Tim an aspiring actor playing a minor part in Romeo and Juliet. Their romance endured for 15 years in the face of everything life threw at it – the separations, the discrimination, the temptations, the jealousies and the losses – until the only problem that love can't solve tried to destroy them. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Holding the Man is a 2015 drama film directed by Neil Armfield. Tim and John fell in love while teenagers at their all-boys high school. John was captain of the football team, Tim an aspiring actor playing a minor part in Romeo and Juliet.

Their romance endured for 15 years in the face of everything life threw at it – the separations, the discrimination, the temptations, the jealousies and the losses – until the only problem that love can't solve tried to destroy them. The film has been rated by 458 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Holding the Man delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Holding the Man (2015) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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