Holding the Man
2015, English. Directed by Neil Armfield.
A love story for everyone.
Tim and John fell in love while teenagers at their all-boys high school. John was captain of the football team, Tim an aspiring actor playing a minor part in Romeo and Juliet. Their romance endured for 15 years in the face of everything life threw at it – the separations, the discrimination, the temptations, the jealousies and the losses – until the only problem that love can't solve tried to destroy them.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.7/10 from 471 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Holding the Man
Holding the Man is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 August 2015
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Tommy Murphy
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Holding the Man: quick answers
Is Holding the Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 471 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Holding the Man?
Holding the Man runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does Holding the Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Holding the Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Holding the Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Holding the Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Holding the Man on?
Holding the Man is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Holding the Man?
If you liked Holding the Man, try Bohemian Rhapsody, I Am Woman, Priscilla.
Who directed Holding the Man?
Holding the Man (2015) was directed by Neil Armfield and stars Ryan Corr, Craig Stott, Guy Pearce.