The Lavender Scare
2019, English. Directed by Josh Howard.
Thousands lost their jobs. Some lost their lives. A courageous few fought back.
At the height of the Cold War, President Eisenhower deems homosexuals to be security risks. A vicious witch hunt ensues, ruining thousands of American lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Josh HowardDirector
- Glenn CloseNarrator (voice)
- Joan CassidySelf (archive footage)
- David Hyde PierceDr. Franklin E. Kameny (voice)
- T. R. KnightDrew Ference (voice)
- Joseph McCarthySelf (archive footage)
- Cynthia NixonMadeleine Tress (voice)
- Zachary QuintoDennis Flinn (voice)
- David K. JohnsonSelf
- Lillian FadermanSelf
- John D'EmilioSelf
- Bartley A. FuglerSelf
- Victor FerenceSelf
Details
- Released
- 7 June 2019
- Country
- United States of America
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The Lavender Scare runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lavender Scare on?
The Lavender Scare isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lavender Scare?
If you liked The Lavender Scare, try Pray Away, Welcome to Chechnya, MLK/FBI.
Who directed The Lavender Scare?
The Lavender Scare (2019) was directed by Josh Howard and stars Glenn Close, Joan Cassidy, David Hyde Pierce.