Transamerica (2005)
Kernel Score: 77% · 500 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2005-02-14
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Transamerica
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A transgender woman takes an unexpected journey when she learns that she had a son, now a teenage runaway hustling on the streets of New York.
Transamerica parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated drama follows a transgender woman on a road trip with the teenage son she never knew, touching on drug addiction and prostitution.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes teenage prostitution and references to the porn industry and past sexual abuse.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Includes cocaine use and drug addiction among the storylines.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Duncan Tucker
Cast
- Felicity Huffman as Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne / Stanley Schupak
- Kevin Zegers as Toby Wilkins
- Fionnula Flanagan as Elizabeth Schupak
- Burt Young as Murray Schupak
- Carrie Preston as Sydney Schupak
- Elizabeth Peña as Margaret
- Graham Greene as Calvin Many Goats
- Venida Evans as Arletty
- Jon Budinoff as Alex
- Raynor Scheine as Bobby Jensen
Transamerica FAQ
Is Transamerica good?
Transamerica has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 500 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Transamerica?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Transamerica OK for kids?
Transamerica is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated drama follows a transgender woman on a road trip with the teenage son she never knew, touching on drug addiction and prostitution.
What movies are like Transamerica?
If you liked Transamerica, try Interstate 60, Easy Rider, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Boogie Nights.