Stonewall

A well-meaning but uneven historical drama that feels earnest yet often clumsy, with moments of genuine emotion amid a sanitized and simplified portrayal of a pivotal moment.

Directed by

Roland Emmerich

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Jeremy Irvine, Jonny Beauchamp, Joey King

Tagline

Where Pride Began

Overview

Kicked out by his parents, a gay teenager leaves small-town Indiana for New York's Greenwich Village, where growing discrimination against the gay community leads to riots on June 28, 1969.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, isolation, found family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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