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The Celluloid Closet

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Exuberant, eye-opening movie that serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of gay men and lesbians have had on the silver screen. Film contains fabulous footage from 120 films showing the changing face of cinema sexuality,…

DirectorsRob Epstein·Jeffrey Friedman
WritersVito Russo·Sharon Wood
ProducersBrad Grey·Bernie Brillstein

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The Roku ChannelThe Roku Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rob Epstein

LTLily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
Narrator (voice)
TCTony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Self
SSSusan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Self
GVGore Vidal
Gore Vidal
Self
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
AFAntonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas
Self
SMShirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Self
JSJohn Schlesinger
John Schlesinger
Self
AMArmistead Maupin
Armistead Maupin
Self
ALArthur Laurents
Arthur Laurents
Self
THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Self
FGFarley Granger
Farley Granger
Self

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The Celluloid Closet — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Celluloid Closet?

The Celluloid Closet is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Celluloid Closet on Netflix?

No, The Celluloid Closet is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on The Roku Channel.

Is The Celluloid Closet on Amazon Prime Video?

The Celluloid Closet isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Celluloid Closet for free?

The Celluloid Closet is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.