Fair Haven

Play trailer

1:30

Fair Haven

2017

1h 30m

Drama

LGBTQ+

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

Tomatometer

4 Reviews

81%

Popcornmeter

100+ Ratings

After a long stint in gay conversion therapy, James, a young piano prodigy, returns home to his family farm and his emotionally-distant father, Richard. After Richard pressures James to give up his music career and take over the farm, James agrees as a way to make up for his past. Soon, however, James finds himself face-to-face with a former lover, Charlie, who wants to help him turn away from his new beliefs and family expectations and follow his dreams of studying music.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

It's a testament to Jack Bryant's lovely script and Kerstin Karlhuber's thoughtful direction that this controversial concept is handled with such even-handedness and grace.

Mar 2, 2017

Full Review

Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

An excellent debut film...

Dec 21, 2022

Full Review

Amanda Jane Stern

Film Inquiry

Although it occasionally has pacing problems and loses some steam in the third act, it is ultimately a well-done indie film.

Jun 3, 2021

Full Review

David Noh

Film Journal International

The chance, especially in these newly troubled days, to address an important, disturbing subject-sexual-conversion therapy-is completely blown by bad writing and direction.

Mar 7, 2017

Full Review

Read all reviews

marcelo f

The various approaches that the film brings, shows how simple and true the script is. From beginning to end you hope that James will leave the parallel world that the Church created during his boarding school and be moved by the unfolding of the story with Charlie. Super ideat for lovers of simple love stories.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

Full Review

Joel K

A sweet portrayal of a teenager whose father sends him to a Christian sexual conversion camp. It demonstrates the torment of trying to change one's orientation. This is why several states have banned the conversion practice. So instead of ending in a potential suicide, we have a happy ending with all the main characters stepping up to reality.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/07/20

Full Review

Audience Member

This movie's plot is so relatable and is realistic and timeless. It was an overall adorable movie that was very uplifting at the end, but my only wish is that the movie elaborated more on the deceased mother of James (the protagonist); what happened? What was her husband (Rich) like while she was alive? I also wish that the disturbing experience of conversion therapy in contemporary times was emphasized more. But overall, a wonderful, heartwarming LGBTQ+ film, and a definite must-watch in my book.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

Full Review

Audience Member

An interesting movie about an injustice, but the acting wasn't as good as I had hoped. I'm always more tolerant of LGBTQ films, but this was a bit of a struggle to watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

Full Review

Audience Member

A bit of a quiet and slow film. Really heartwarming. If you're looking for a non cheesy gay romance film with a happy ending, this is the film to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

Full Review

Audience Member

Regardless of subject matter, "Fair Haven' definitely plays out like a student film with a novice script, but it's conclusion sprinkles its audience with welcomed optimism. It's decent enough for aspiring directorial entertainment, if nothing else catches your eye within the indie streaming section of your subscription.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Kerstin Karlhuber

Director

Tom Wopat

Richard Grant

Michael Grant

James Grant

Josh Green

Charlie Green

Gregory Harrison

Doctor Gallagher

Jennifer Taylor

Ruby

Bwoy

86%

42%

Bwoy

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Bwoy

Beach Rats

84%

57%

Beach Rats

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Beach Rats

Fire Song

88%

53%

Fire Song

Watchlist

Beginners

86%

77%

Beginners

Watchlist

Punch

79%

80%

Punch

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Punch

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Fair Haven: Trailer 1

1:30

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

After a long stint in gay conversion therapy, James, a young piano prodigy, returns home to his family farm and his emotionally-distant father, Richard. After Richard pressures James to give up his music career and take over the farm, James agrees as a way to make up for his past. Soon, however, James finds himself face-to-face with a former lover, Charlie, who wants to help him turn away from his new beliefs and family expectations and follow his dreams of studying music.

Director: Kerstin Karlhuber
Producer: Kerstin Karlhuber, Tom Malloy
Screenwriter: Jack Bryant
Distributor: Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co: Trick Candle Productions
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 27, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m

Most Popular at Home Now