1985
“In another time, at another place…”
Synopsis
Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian returns to his Texas hometown and struggles to reveal his dire circumstances to his conservative family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official U.S. TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysFilm Fest Gent
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yen Tan
- Screenplay & Story
- Yen Tan
- Original Score
- Curtis Heath
- Original Title
- 1985
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- MuseLessMime Productions, Cranium Entertainment, Floren Shieh Productions, RainMaker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yen Tan
Yen Tan, Hutch Crane
Curtis Heath
Hutch Crane
Yen Tan, Hutch Crane
Hutch Crane, Ash Christian, Aimee Shieh, Russell Geyser, Clay Floren
Department Leadership Roster
Hutch Crane
Director of Photography
Yen Tan
Director
Yen Tan
Editor
Hutch Crane
Producer
Hutch Crane
Editor
Ash Christian
Producer
Yen Tan
Screenplay
Curtis Heath
Original Music Composer
Nichole Hull
Costume Design
Brittany Ingram
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1985
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1985 about?
Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian returns to his Texas hometown and struggles to reveal his dire circumstances to his conservative family.
Who directed 1985?
1985 was directed by Yen Tan.
Who stars in 1985?
The principal cast of 1985 includes Cory Michael Smith, Virginia Madsen, Michael Chiklis, Jamie Chung, Aidan Langford.
When was 1985 released and how long is it?
1985 was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for 1985?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1985 was composed by Curtis Heath.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1985?
1985 holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).