Straight Up
“He might be gay. She might not care.”
Synopsis
Todd is a hyper-articulate, obsessive compulsive gay twentysomething whose fear of dying alone leads him to a baffling conclusion: he might not be gay after all. When he meets Rory, a whip-smart struggling actress with her own set of insecurities, the two forge a relationship that’s all talk and no sex.
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Straight Up - Official US Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-13
Top Cast
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Katie Findlay
Rory
James Sweeney
Todd
Dana Drori
Meg
James Scully
Ryder
Joshua Diaz
Zane
Tracie Thoms
Dr. Larson
Betsy Brandt
Topanga
Randall Park
Wallace
Brendan Scannell
Jerry
Ken Kirby
Craig
Grace Song
Hilary
Hillary Anne Matthews
Nicole
Logan Huffman
Darien
Omar Guazzelli
Guy
Alexis Beckley
Kayla
Lamar Richardson
Tracy
Jon Darby
Student Director
Ozioma Akagha
Katrina
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysPendance Film Festival, Toronto, Ontario
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 28, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 8, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Sweeney
- Screenplay & Story
- James Sweeney
- Original Score
- Logan Nelson
- Original Title
- Straight Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16K
- Production Studios
- Valparaiso Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Sweeney
James Sweeney
Logan Nelson
Greg Cotten
Keith Funkhouser
David Carrico, Ross Putman, James Sweeney, Bobby Hoppey
Department Leadership Roster
James Sweeney
Director
James Sweeney
Writer
David Carrico
Producer
Ross Putman
Producer
James Sweeney
Producer
Greg Cotten
Director of Photography
Tye Whipple
Production Design
Keith Funkhouser
Editor
Logan Nelson
Original Music Composer
Neesa Martin
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Straight Up
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What is Straight Up about?
Todd is a hyper-articulate, obsessive compulsive gay twentysomething whose fear of dying alone leads him to a baffling conclusion: he might not be gay after all. When he meets Rory, a whip-smart struggling actress with her own set of insecurities, the two forge a relationship that’s all talk and no sex.
Who directed Straight Up?
Straight Up was directed by James Sweeney.
Who stars in Straight Up?
The principal cast of Straight Up includes Katie Findlay, James Sweeney, Dana Drori, James Scully, Joshua Diaz.
When was Straight Up released and how long is it?
Straight Up was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Straight Up make at the box office?
Straight Up grossed $16K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Straight Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Straight Up was composed by Logan Nelson.