Holding the Man (2015)
Kernel Score: 86% · 456 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2015-08-27
Runtime: 128 minutes
Where to watch Holding the Man
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Holding the Man parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Holding the Man is a drama depicting a same-sex relationship and the AIDS crisis.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Depicts a long-term romantic relationship including intimacy between the two male leads.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Neil Armfield
Cast
- Ryan Corr as Timothy Conigrave
- Craig Stott as John Caleo
- Guy Pearce as Dick Conigrave
- Sarah Snook as Pepe Trevor
- Anthony LaPaglia as Bob Caleo
- Geoffrey Rush as Barry
- Camilla Ah Kin as Lois Caleo
- Kerry Fox as Mary Gert Conigrave
- Tom Hobbs as Peter Craig
- Jacob Collins-Levy as Andrew
Holding the Man FAQ
Is Holding the Man good?
Holding the Man has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 456 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Holding the Man?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Holding the Man OK for kids?
Holding the Man is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Holding the Man is a drama depicting a same-sex relationship and the AIDS crisis.
What movies are like Holding the Man?
If you liked Holding the Man, try Bohemian Rhapsody, Philadelphia, The Normal Heart and Radio.