Defying Gravity
“Some pledges are for keeps.”
Synopsis
Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Daniel Chilson
John "Griff" Griffith
Niklaus Lange
Todd Bentley
Don Handfield
Pete Bradley
Linna Carter
Denetra Washington
Lesley Pedersen
Heather
Ryan Tucker
Gary Buchanan
Seabass Diamond
Matthew "Doogie" McDougal
Nick Spano
Bozzy
Katrina Holden Bronson
Rachel
Nicki Aycox
Gretchen
Laura Fox
Mrs. Bradley
Kevin Patrick Wright
Mr. Bradley
Matt Steveley
Stewart "Stewy" Hanson
David Tuchman
Logan Franklin
Jess Martell
Scotty
Jeffrey Hiner
Will
Michael Angelo
Sam
Marie Charles
Regina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Keitel
- Screenplay & Story
- John Keitel
- Original Score
- Tim Westergren
- Original Title
- Defying Gravity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Boom Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Keitel
John Keitel
Tim Westergren
Thomas M. Harting
Matthew Yagle
David Clayton Miller, Jack Koll
Department Leadership Roster
John Keitel
Director
John Keitel
Writer
Matthew Yagle
Editor
Scott McPhail
Production Design
Thomas M. Harting
Director of Photography
Billy Ray McKenna
Costume Design
David Clayton Miller
Producer
Jack Koll
Producer
Tim Westergren
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defying Gravity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Defying Gravity about?
Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.
Who directed Defying Gravity?
Defying Gravity was directed by John Keitel.
Who stars in Defying Gravity?
The principal cast of Defying Gravity includes Daniel Chilson, Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield, Linna Carter, Lesley Pedersen.
When was Defying Gravity released and how long is it?
Defying Gravity was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Defying Gravity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Defying Gravity was composed by Tim Westergren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Defying Gravity?
Defying Gravity holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).