Overview

Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die — which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.

Cast

Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb, Talia Balsam, Ben Piazza, John Terlesky, Corinne Camacho, Matthew Laurance

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What is "Consenting Adult" about?

Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die — which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.

When was "Consenting Adult" released?

Consenting Adult was released in 1985.

Who stars in "Consenting Adult"?

The cast includes Marlo Thomas, Martin Sheen, Barry Tubb, Talia Balsam.

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