Queer as Folk (1999)

Kernel Score: 88% · 151 ratings

Genres: Drama

First aired: 1999-02-23

Seasons: 2 · 10 episodes

Where to watch Queer as Folk

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.

Queer as Folk parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this British miniseries follows the gay dating/clubbing scene in Manchester and includes explicit sexual content and a storyline involving a 15-year-old and an adult that some viewers find troubling.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Frequent sexual content and cruising themes; the plot centers on a relationship between a 29-year-old and a 15-year-old boy, including references to underage sex.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Clubbing and bar/nightlife scenes imply alcohol use.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Queer as Folk FAQ

Is Queer as Folk good?

Queer as Folk has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 151 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Queer as Folk?

In the US you can stream Queer as Folk on Prime Video and Revry and watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Cineverse, Tubi and Amazon MX Player.

Is Queer as Folk OK for kids?

Queer as Folk is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this British miniseries follows the gay dating/clubbing scene in Manchester and includes explicit sexual content and a storyline involving a 15-year-old and an adult that some viewers find troubling.

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