The Celluloid Closet
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, from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumphs of the 1990s.
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Streaming now in the United States on The Roku Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about The Celluloid Closet
Where can I watch The Celluloid Closet in the United States?
The Celluloid Closet is available to stream on The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Celluloid Closet for free?
The Celluloid Closet streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.8 on IMDb, and 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet stars Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal, and Whoopi Goldberg. Rob Epstein is the director and Jeffrey Friedman is the director.
How long is The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did The Celluloid Closet come out?
The Celluloid Closet was released on March 15, 1996.
Which studio made The Celluloid Closet?
The Celluloid Closet was produced by ZDF, ARTE, and Brillstein-Grey Entertainment in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
How much did The Celluloid Closet make at the box office?
The Celluloid Closet grossed $1,400,591 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.