‘Brokeback Mountain’ Started as a Punch Line. 20 Years Later, It’s an Undisputed Classic

For years, no one would make it. When it came out, some celebrities refused to see it—or vote for it at the Oscars. Brokeback Mountain’s filmmakers reveal what it took to defy the odds.

Jun 16, 2025 - 14:14
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‘Brokeback Mountain’ Started as a Punch Line. 20 Years Later, It’s an Undisputed Classic
For years, no one would make it. When it came out, some celebrities refused to see it—or vote for it at the Oscars. Brokeback Mountain’s filmmakers reveal what it took to defy the odds.