Coming Out
Lewis, a gay writer of romantic novels, writes an article on gay issues under the pseudonym of "Zippy Grimes." The reason for this is that he hasn't come out yet and he doesn't want to alienate his mainly female fan-base. The article is a great success and leads to a huge amount of reactions, mainly from other gay men who are leading a double life. He decides to meet a number of these letter writers and eventually is forced to come out.
Where to watch Coming Out in United States
Britbox Apple TV Channel Click a service to open Coming Out there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Coming Out streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| Canada | Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
About Coming Out
Coming Out is a 1979 English-language drama, comedy and tv movie film directed by Carol Wiseman. The cast is led by Anton Rodgers, Nigel Havers, Hywel Bennett. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel .
Coming Out was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 10, 1979.
- Director
- Carol Wiseman
- Writers
- James Andrew Hall
- Release date
- April 10, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC
Coming Out cast & crew
Coming Out was directed by Carol Wiseman and written by James Andrew Hall.
The cast features Anton Rodgers as Lewis Duncan/Zippy Grimes, Nigel Havers as Richie, Hywel Bennett as Harry Essendorf, Michael Byrne as Gunnar Wedelman, Richard Pearson as Gerald Fox, and Helen Cherry as Mrs Cooper.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Kenith Trodd.
Is Coming Out worth watching?
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and tv movie, Coming Out is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Coming Out
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Cast of Coming Out
Anton Rodgers
Lewis Duncan/Zippy Grimes
Nigel Havers
Richie
Hywel Bennett
Harry Essendorf
Michael Byrne
Gunnar Wedelman
Richard Pearson
Gerald Fox
Helen Cherry
Mrs Cooper
Lynda La Plante
Cecilia Plasche (as Lynda Marchal)
Roy Evans
Charlie Rose
Ben Ellison
Polo
Anthony Felton
Brian
Davyd Harries
Brian's Father
Melanie Gibson
Judy
Coming Out — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Coming Out in United States?
Coming Out is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is Coming Out on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Coming Out is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Coming Out in?
Coming Out is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Coming Out?
Coming Out runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
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