Where to Watch The Queen (1968) in the US

What it's about

The 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Pageant, a nationwide contest for drag queens held in New York City, is presented, including the behind the scenes logistics by both the organizers, led by Jack Doroshow who performs under the drag persona "Flawless Sabrina" and who also acts as the pageant Mistress of Ceremonies, and the twenty-eight contestants. From the organizers' perspective, the logistics chiefly surround trying to find space, not only to accommodate everyone, but one that is safe as the act of drag is still considered criminal in certain states. Their collective story does not end with the announcement of the pageant winner. Beyond the pageant itself, the contestants speak candidly about certain issues in relation to being involved in the world of drag: what it takes to prepare oneself for show as a drag queen; their homosexual orientation, most identifying as gay; their non-drag life especially during this time of conscription; and why most would not even consider gender reassignment surgery despite their attraction to dressing up as glamorous women.

Cast and crew

Director

Frank Simon

Starring

Bernard Giquel, Jack Doroshow, Jim Dine

Details

Release date

Jun 17, 1968

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$47,818

Where to Watch The Queen (1968) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Queen in the United States?

The Queen is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Fandango at Home and Prime Video.

Can I stream The Queen or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Fandango at Home and Prime Video.

Can I watch The Queen for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).