Consenting Adults (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2007, Consenting Adults is a drama film directed by Richard Curson Smith, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Fifty years ago, a Home Office committee chaired by Wolfenden, then vice-chancellor of Reading University, recommended the decriminalization of homosexuality. But behind the scenes of what was to become a turning point in British social history, there was an even more extraordinary story. Jack's son Jeremy, then a brilliant undergraduate at Oxford, was himself gay, something his father could not bring himself to acknowledge.
Who’s in it. Consenting Adults stars Matt Ryan as Charlie Bullard, Jamie Martin as Colin Parker, Charles Dance as Jack Wolfenden and Sean Biggerstaff as Jeremy Wolfenden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Consenting Adults has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Consenting Adults page.
If you liked it. Fans of Consenting Adults tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Consenting Adults (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Consenting Adults change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Consenting Adults worth watching?
- Consenting Adults holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Consenting Adults?
- Consenting Adults stars Matt Ryan, Jamie Martin, Charles Dance, Sean Biggerstaff and Samantha Bond.
- When was Consenting Adults released?
- Consenting Adults was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.