Stonewall (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stonewall is a 2015 historical drama directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Ron Perlman, Matt Craven and Joey King. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $292,669 worldwide. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stonewall About?
The premise of Stonewall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1969, Danny Winters is forced to leave his home and finds himself seeking shelter in New York City's Greenwich Village. He discovers a sense of belonging within the city's marginalized youth and finds refuge at The Stonewall Inn, a safe space for outcasts. As tensions rise and discrimination intensifies, a spark of rebellion ignites within Danny and his community, leading to a pivotal uprising. This event becomes a catalyst for a movement advocating for equality and freedom for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Stonewall Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexuality
- gay liberation
- year 1969
- gay culture
- 1960s
- gay liberation movement
- gay kiss
- gay slur
- gay rights
- protest
- stonewall riots
- gay bar
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- new york city
- homophobia
- police raid
- gay fellatio
- mattachine society
- gay protagonist
- gay sex
- bare chested male
- crossdressing
- gay bashing
- drag queen
- transphobia
- police brutality
- man undresses
- man wears jockey shorts
- antigay discrimination
- anti gay violence
- gay rights activist
- gay activist alliance
- male friendship
- gay activism
- homo
- subculture
- homosexual history
- cross dressing
- stonewall riot
- group of gay men
- riot
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- oral sex
- male male kiss
- gay black man
- gay latino
- gay hustler
- gay student
- gay son
- gay couple
Stonewall Cast
Ron Perlman leads the cast, with Matt Craven and Joey King. Directed by Roland Emmerich; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roland Emmerich
Also Starring in Stonewall
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Stonewall Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stonewall 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 9% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
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Movie Insider 1.7 /5
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Stonewall Plot Summary
What happens in Stonewall from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Danny Winters, a gay boy from Indiana, flees the conservative countryside in the late 1960s and heads to New York City to seek a new life. His father is upset, and while his mother loves her son, she does not stand up to her husband. The family dynamic is tense, and the looming tension of parental disapproval complicates Danny’s aspirations. Before leaving, he says goodbye to his supportive little sister, Phoebe, who offers a quiet encouragement that contrasts with the louder objections he faces at home. The departure marks the start of a difficult, hopeful journey as Danny aims to carve out space for himself in a city that promises possibility but also exposes him to danger and prejudice.
Full summary
The whole story of Stonewall, scene by scene
Stonewall Box Office
Stonewall grossed $292,669 worldwide. $187,674 came from the US and Canada and $104,995 (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$292.7K
- US & Canada
- $187.7K
- International
- $105K
Stonewall Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stonewall.
How Well Do You Know Stonewall?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the protagonist who leaves Indiana for New York City?
Stonewall Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Стоунволл” and “Stonewall: Onde o Orgulho Começou”.
- Also known as
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- Стоунволл
- Stonewall: Onde o Orgulho Começou
- 스톤월
- 石墙
- Stonewall - Onde o Orgulho Começou
- ストーンウォール
- סטונוול
- 石牆風暴
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Stonewall, Stonewall Uprising and Before Stonewall.
Stonewall FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Stonewall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stonewall?
Stonewall runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Stonewall released?
Stonewall was released on September 25, 2015.
Who directed Stonewall?
Stonewall was directed by Roland Emmerich.
More films by Roland Emmerich Who is in the cast of Stonewall?
Stonewall stars Ron Perlman, Matt Craven and Joey King, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Stonewall make at the box office?
Stonewall grossed $292,669 worldwide ($187,674 domestic, $104,995 international).
How is Stonewall rated?
Stonewall has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Stonewall have a post-credit scene?
No. Stonewall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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