Cicada
Synopsis
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.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-07
Top Cast
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Ben
Sheldon D. Brown
Sam
Sandra Bauleo
Debbie
Jazmin Grace Grimaldi
Amber
Cobie Smulders
Sophie
Scott Adsit
Dr. Dragone
Michael Potts
Francis
David Burtka
Bo
Jo Firestone
Tracy
Jason Greene
Theresa
Beau Curran
Young Ben
Bowen Yang
Hudson
Clara McGregor
Riley
Kevin William Reed
Mike
Ahmad Maksoud
Mahmoud
Rain Dove Dubilewski
Josh
Tucker Des Lauriers
Justin
Jace Moody
Ray
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysQueerscreen Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 29, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 17, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kieran Mulcare, Matthew Fifer
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon D. Brown, Matthew Fifer
- Original Score
- Gil Talmi
- Original Title
- Cicada
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Beast of the East Productions, rubbertape, Tribeca Film Institute
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieran Mulcare, Matthew Fifer
Sheldon D. Brown, Matthew Fifer
Gil Talmi
Eric Schleicher
Matthew Fifer, Kyle Sims
Ramfis Myrthil, Vadim Lerman, Matthew Fifer, Jeremy Truong
Department Leadership Roster
Kieran Mulcare
Director
Ramfis Myrthil
Producer
Matthew Fifer
Editor
Kyle Sims
Editor
Matthew Fifer
Producer
Matthew Fifer
Writer
Matthew Fifer
Director
Jeremy Truong
Producer
Eric Schleicher
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cicada
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What is Cicada 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 directed Cicada?
Cicada was directed by Kieran Mulcare, Matthew Fifer.
Who stars in Cicada?
The principal cast of Cicada includes Matthew Fifer, Sheldon D. Brown, Sandra Bauleo, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, Cobie Smulders.
When was Cicada released and how long is it?
Cicada was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Cicada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cicada was composed by Gil Talmi.
Is Cicada based on a book or true story?
Cicada is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Sheldon D. Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cicada?
Cicada holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).