Jeffrey
Seen it?1995 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Manhattan or Carnal Knowledge, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Jeffrey, a gay man living in New York City with an overwhelming fear of contracting AIDS, concludes that being celibate is the only option to protect himself. As fate would have it, shortly after his declaration of a sex-free existence, he meets the handsome Steve Howard, his dream man -- except for his HIV-positive status. Facing this dilemma, Jeffrey turns to his best friend and an outrageous priest for guidance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Ashley
- Steven WeberJeffrey
- Patrick StewartSterling
- Michael T. WeissSteve Howard
- Bryan BattDarius
- Nathan LaneFather Dan
- Sigourney WeaverDebra Moorhouse
- Olympia DukakisMrs. Marcangelo
- Robert KleinSkip Winkley
- Christine BaranskiAnn Marwood Bartle
- Kathy NajimyAcolyte