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‘Brokeback Mountain’ Set for 20th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release in June

Focus Features confirms special screenings on June 22 and 25, accompanied by new merchandise, a commemorative poster, and a refreshed trailer.

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger hugging in 'Brokeback Mountain'
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Overview

  • Focus Features will re-release the landmark film 'Brokeback Mountain' in theaters nationwide for its 20th anniversary, with special screenings scheduled for June 22 and 25.
  • The re-release will feature an all-new trailer, a commemorative poster, and exclusive merchandise to celebrate the film's legacy.
  • Directed by Ang Lee and starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, the 2005 queer Western grossed over $178 million globally and won three Academy Awards.
  • The movie, adapted from Annie Proulx’s 1997 short story, is credited with elevating LGBTQ+ narratives within mainstream cinema and deconstructing traditional masculinity and Western tropes.
  • Tickets for the anniversary screenings are now available, continuing Focus Features’ strategy of celebrating milestone films, as seen earlier this year with the re-release of 'Pride & Prejudice.'