Holding the Man (2015)
Movie 2h 8m ★ 7.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Holding the Man is a drama movie from 2015. It is directed by Neil Armfield. The cast includes Sarah Snook, Guy Pearce and Geoffrey Rush. The running time is 2h 8m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
74Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
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.
Where to watch Holding the Man
Streaming catalogues change often. These links show which official services currently offer this title in your country:
Get an email alert for Holding the Man
Find on JustWatch Streaming & rental options (TMDB) IMDb page Parents guide
Cast & crew
- Neil ArmfieldDirector
- Sarah Snookas Pepe Trevor
- Guy Pearceas Dick Conigrave
- Geoffrey Rushas Barry
- Anthony LaPagliaas Bob Caleo
- Ryan Corras Timothy Conigrave
- Kerry Foxas Mary Gert Conigrave
- Lee Cormieas Eric
- Tom Hobbsas Peter Craig
Data from TMDB. Page last updated 5 Oct 2026. Download share image
Questions about Holding the Man
- What genre is Holding the Man?
- Holding the Man is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Holding the Man?
- Sarah Snook, Guy Pearce, Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Ryan Corr appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Holding the Man?
- Neil Armfield directed Holding the Man.
- How long is Holding the Man?
- Holding the Man runs for 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- Is Holding the Man worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Holding the Man?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
