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1985

6.220181h 26mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorYen Tan
WritersYen Tan·Hutch Crane
ProducersAsh Christian·Hutch Crane

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Cast · Directed by Yen Tan

CSCory Michael Smith
Cory Michael Smith
Adrian
VMVirginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Eileen
MCMichael Chiklis
Michael Chiklis
Dale
JCJamie Chung
Jamie Chung
Carly
ALAidan Langford
Aidan Langford
Andrew
RWRyan Piers Williams
Ryan Piers Williams
Marc
MD
Michael Darby
Leo
BMBryan Massey
Bryan Massey
Pastor Jon
BHBill Heck
Bill Heck
Slow Dancer
TPTina Parker
Tina Parker
Cashier

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1985 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 1985?

1985 is streaming on MUBI, Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 1985 on Netflix?

No, 1985 is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI and Kanopy.

Is 1985 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, 1985 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on MUBI and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch 1985 for free?

1985 is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.