Cicada (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2021, Cicada is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Matthew Fifer, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Ben is a young bisexual man. He comes out to the world and develops an intense relationship with Sam, a man of color struggling with deep wounds of his own. As the summer progresses and their intimacy grows, Ben's past crawls to the surface.
Who’s in it. Cicada stars Sheldon D. Brown as Sam, Matthew Fifer as Ben, Sandra Bauleo as Debbie and Jazmin Grace Grimaldi as Amber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Cicada has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cicada page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cicada tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cicada (2021)?
- In US, Cicada is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cicada worth watching?
- Cicada holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cicada?
- Cicada stars Sheldon D. Brown, Matthew Fifer, Sandra Bauleo, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi and Cobie Smulders.
- When was Cicada released?
- Cicada was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.