1985
“In another time, at another place…”
Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian returns to his Texas hometown and struggles to reveal his dire circumstances to his conservative family.
Where to watch 1985 in United States
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YouTubeClick a service to open 1985 there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is 1985 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | MUBI, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | AVA VOBB, AVA HBZ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Outbuster Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
About 1985
1985 is a 2018 English-language drama film directed by Yen Tan. The cast is led by Cory Michael Smith, Virginia Madsen, Michael Chiklis. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
1985 was produced by MuseLessMime Productions, Cranium Entertainment, and Floren Shieh Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 26, 2018, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Yen Tan
- Writers
- Yen Tan, Hutch Crane
- Release date
- October 26, 2018
- OTT release
- December 4, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- MuseLessMime Productions, Cranium Entertainment, Floren Shieh Productions
1985 cast & crew
1985 was directed by Yen Tan and written by Yen Tan and Hutch Crane.
The cast features Cory Michael Smith as Adrian, Virginia Madsen as Eileen, Michael Chiklis as Dale, Jamie Chung as Carly, Aidan Langford as Andrew, and Ryan Piers Williams as Marc.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Curtis Heath, cinematography is by Hutch Crane, and it was produced by Ash Christian and Hutch Crane.
Is 1985 worth watching?
1985 holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, 1985 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 1985
In United States, you can stream 1985 on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 4, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of 1985
Cory Michael Smith
Adrian
Virginia Madsen
Eileen
Michael Chiklis
Dale
Jamie Chung
Carly
Aidan Langford
Andrew
Ryan Piers Williams
Marc
Michael Darby
Leo
Bryan Massey
Pastor Jon
Bill Heck
Slow Dancer
Tina Parker
Cashier
1985 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 1985 in United States?
1985 is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is 1985 on MUBI?
Yes — 1985 is currently available on MUBI in United States.
▸What language is 1985 in?
1985 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 1985?
1985 runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is 1985 rated?
1985 is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
▸When did 1985 release on OTT?
1985 became available digitally on December 4, 2018.
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