Consenting Adult
1985, English. Directed by Gilbert Cates.
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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- 1h 40m
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- English
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- 4 February 1985
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- United States of America
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What Consenting Adult is based on
Consenting Adult is adapted from a novel.
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Consenting Adult isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 February 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Consenting Adult?
Consenting Adult (1985) was directed by Gilbert Cates and stars Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb.
What is Consenting Adult based on?
Consenting Adult is adapted from a novel.