Jeffrey

1995, Comedy, 1h 32m

30 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Jeffrey offends as readily as it amuses, but an outstanding performance from Patrick Stewart keeps it from going completely off the rails. Read critic reviews

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Jeffrey (Steven Weber), 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 (Michael T. Weiss), his dream man -- except for his HIV-positive status. Facing this dilemma, Jeffrey turns to his best friend (Patrick Stewart) and an outrageous priest (Nathan Lane) for guidance.

Cast & Crew

Steven Weber
Jeffrey
Michael T. Weiss
Steve Howard
Irma St. Paule
Mother Teresa
Patrick Stewart
Sterling
Robert Klein
Skip Winkley
Christine Baranski
Ann Marwood Bartle
Bryan Batt
Darius
Sigourney Weaver
Debra Moorhouse
Nathan Lane
Father Dan
Olympia Dukakis
Mrs. Marcangelo
Christopher Ashley
Director
Paul Rudnick
Writer
Mark Balsam
Producer
Mitchell Maxwell
Producer
Victoria Maxwell
Producer
Kevin McCollum
Executive Producer
Jeffery J. Tufano
Cinematographer
Cara Silverman
Film Editing
Stephen Endelman
Original Music
P. Michael Johnston
Production Design
Andrew Baseman
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for Jeffrey

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Audience Reviews for Jeffrey

  • Jul 06, 2011
    The breaking of the third wall and fantasy moments that really distinguish the story work better on stage, but there are enough enjoyable moments and strong performances (especially by Michael T. Weiss) to make it a worthwhile film.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 02, 2010
    A fun but already-dated gay dating comedy with a touch of AIDS sadness. Patrick Stewart adds to the silliness. It ranks up there with Torch Song Trilogy.
    Lafe F Super Reviewer
  • Jul 24, 2008
    This shit sucks. It's just as sexually compartmentalizing as The Birdcage was, only from the other end of the spectrum and about half as cleverly. I don't feel like saying any more.
    Drew S Super Reviewer
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