Parting Glances (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1986, Parting Glances is a comedy and drama film directed by Bill Sherwood, running about 90 minutes. “A (very) independent film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael and Robert, two gay men living in Brooklyn, spend their last day together before Robert leaves for Africa on work assignment. Michael still has feelings for his friend Nick, who has AIDS.
Who’s in it. Parting Glances stars Richard Ganoung as Michael, John Bolger as Robert, Steve Buscemi as Nick and Adam Nathan as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Parting Glances has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, OVID and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parting Glances page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parting Glances tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parting Glances (1986)?
- In US, Parting Glances is available to stream on Philo, OVID and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parting Glances worth watching?
- Parting Glances holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parting Glances?
- Parting Glances stars Richard Ganoung, John Bolger, Steve Buscemi, Adam Nathan and Kathy Kinney.
- When was Parting Glances released?
- Parting Glances was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.