Holding the Man

A poignant exploration of love's endurance against all odds.

Critics praise the tender, emotionally devastating story of a long-term gay relationship and the strong chemistry between its leads.

• the plot turns on a terminal illness arriving in the pre-awareness era
• fifteen years of romance surviving separations and jealousies
• the screenplay is adapted from Timothy Conigrave's memoir

• Philadelphiashared tearjerker romance with AIDS-era illness and long-term devotion
• Brokeback Mountainshared gay romance spanning years with tender, lived-in chemistry and tragic illness
• Strictly Ballroomshared Australian true-story drama of loyalty and loss across decades

Director

Neil Armfield

Release Date

2015-08-27

Runtime

128 min

Rating

7.7 / 10 (471)

What is Holding the Man about?

Two young men's love endures fifteen years of hardship until the AIDS epidemic threatens to destroy it.

What is Holding the Man like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Holding the Man as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Holding the Man violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Holding the Man.

What did critics think of Holding the Man?

Critics praise the tender, emotionally devastating story of a long-term gay relationship and the strong chemistry between its leads.

Which films are like Holding the Man?

Films with a similar feel include Philadelphia, Brokeback Mountain, and Strictly Ballroom.

How long is Holding the Man?

Holding the Man runs 128 minutes.

Where can I watch Holding the Man?

In United States, Holding the Man streams on Fandango at Home Free, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.