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Consenting Adult

Consenting Adult

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Consenting Adult
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1985-02-04
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (9 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: The Starger Company, David Lawrence and Ray Aghayan Productions, ABC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3004
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas

as Tess Lynd

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

as Ken Lynd

Barry Tubb

Barry Tubb

as Jeff Lynd

Talia Balsam

Talia Balsam

as Margie

Ben Piazza

Ben Piazza

as Dr. Mark Waldo

John Terlesky

John Terlesky

as Pete Roberts

Corinne Camacho

Corinne Camacho

as Claire

Matthew Laurance

Matthew Laurance

as Nate

Joseph Adams

Joseph Adams

as Stu

Richard Sargent

Richard Sargent

as Pat Malone

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consenting Adult?

Consenting Adult is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1985-02-04.

Who are the main actors in Consenting Adult?

The main cast includes Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb, Talia Balsam, Ben Piazza, .

Where can I watch Consenting Adult online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Consenting Adult is available.

Is Consenting Adult based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Consenting Adult?

Consenting Adult has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 9 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Consenting Adult?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Consenting Adult?

The soundtrack was composed by The Starger Company, David Lawrence and Ray Aghayan Productions, ABC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Consenting Adult filmed?

Consenting Adult was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Consenting Adult?

The total runtime of Consenting Adult is 100 minutes.

Is Consenting Adult suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Consenting Adult?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Consenting Adult.

Does Consenting Adult have a post-credit scene?

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