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Where to Watch The Celluloid Closet (1996) (Legally)

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Mar 15, 1996 FR 102 min

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Documentary History

Where can I watch “The Celluloid Closet” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1996), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Documentary, History blend, with a runtime close to 102 minutes.

Top billed names include Lily Tomlin, Tony Curtis, Susan Sarandon, Gore Vidal.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

media, hollywood, lgbt

Official trailer

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Plot

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.