1985(2018)
In another time, at another place…
1985 Synopsis
Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian returns to his Texas hometown and struggles to reveal his dire circumstances to his conservative family.
1985 (2018) is a drama film directed by Yen Tan, released on October 26, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Cory Michael Smith, Virginia Madsen, Michael Chiklis and Jamie Chung. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Yen Tan
- Writers:
- Yen Tan, Hutch Crane, Yen Tan
- Producers:
- Ash Christian, Hutch Crane
- Cinematographer:
- Hutch Crane
- Composer:
- Curtis Heath
- Production:
- MuseLessMime Productions, Cranium Entertainment, Floren Shieh Productions, RainMaker Films
- Status:
- Released
1985 (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 1985 before you stream it.
1985 Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for 1985.
Official U.S. Trailer
Trailer
UK Teaser
Teaser
"You voted Democrat!?"
Clip
Brotherly Love
Clip
"This is really beautiful"
Clip
Can I borrow your car?
Clip
Cory Michael Smith talks Aids, Trauma and Family
Featurette
Director Yen Tan on Growing Up Gay in 1980's Malaysia
Featurette
1985 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cory Michael Smith
as Adrian
Virginia Madsen
as Eileen
Michael Chiklis
as Dale
Jamie Chung
as Carly
Aidan Langford
as Andrew
Ryan Piers Williams
as Marc
- Michael Darby
Michael Darby
as Leo
Bryan Massey
as Pastor Jon
Bill Heck
as Slow Dancer
Tina Parker
as Cashier
Key crew
Directed by Yen Tan, written by Yen Tan, Hutch Crane and Yen Tan, produced by Ash Christian and Hutch Crane.
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1985 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 76 ratings.
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1985 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1985 online?
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1985 (2018) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 1985?
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The main cast of 1985 (2018) includes Cory Michael Smith, Virginia Madsen, Michael Chiklis, Jamie Chung and Aidan Langford. The film was directed by Yen Tan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1985 released?
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1985 was released on October 26, 2018 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is 1985 worth watching?
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1985 (2018) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 1985?
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Yes. The official 1985 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.