Before Stonewall (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1984, Before Stonewall is a history and documentary film directed by Greta Schiller, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. New York City's Stonewall Inn is regarded by many as the site of gay and lesbian liberation since it was at this bar that drag queens fought back against police June 27-28, 1969. This documentary uses extensive archival film, movie clips and personal recollections to construct an audiovisual history of the gay community before the Stonewall riots.
Who’s in it. Before Stonewall stars Rita Mae Brown as Narrator, Red Jordan Arobateau as Himself - writer, Ann Bannon as Herself - university professor and Lisa Ben as Herself - former secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Before Stonewall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Dekkoo, OVID and Dekkoo Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Stonewall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Stonewall tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Stonewall (1984)?
- In US, Before Stonewall is available to stream on Philo, Dekkoo and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before Stonewall worth watching?
- Before Stonewall holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Before Stonewall?
- Before Stonewall stars Rita Mae Brown, Red Jordan Arobateau, Ann Bannon, Lisa Ben and Allen Ginsberg.
- When was Before Stonewall released?
- Before Stonewall was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.