'Brokeback Mountain' turns 20: See rare behind-the-scenes photos and film stills to celebrate
| 06/09/25
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The legendary love story returns.
Brokeback Mountain had its world premiere 20 years ago, in 2005, at the Venice International Film Festival, where director Ang Lee won the coveted Golden Lion for his work in this groundbreaking film.
Starring Heath Ledger (as Ennis Del Mar), Jake Gyllenhaal (as Jack Twist), Michelle Williams (as Alma Beers Del Marm), and Anne Hathaway (as Lureen Newsome Twist), this epic feature film tells the story of two men, Ennis and Jack, who are dispatched to work on the imposing Brokeback Mountain in the summer of 1963. Over time, Ennis and Jack fall in love and develop an ever-lasting relationship that both haunts and enchants them.
Following its critical acclaim in Venice, Brokeback Mountain went on to receive eight Academy Award nominations and win three of them: Best Director (Ang Lee), Best Original Score (Gustavo Santaolalla), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana).
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brokeback Mountain, Focus Features is re-releasing the film in theaters nationwide. These new theatrical showings are scheduled to begin on June 22 and June 25.
As more excitement builds now that both new and longtime fans will get to see this epic saga and legendary love story on the big screen once again, Out is joining in on the celebration with a selection of rare behind-the-scenes photos and iconic stills of the beloved film.
Keep scrolling to celebrate the Brokeback Mountain 20th anniversary release with 30+ behind-the-scenes photos and film stills. Tickets and more information about this 20th anniversary theatrical release are available through Focus Features.
Heath Ledger and director Ang Lee on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Director Ang Lee and Jake Gyllenhaal on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams in Brokeback Mountain.
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Anne Hathaway in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Director Ang Lee, Heath Ledger, and Jake Gyllenhaal on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger and director Ang Lee on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway in Brokeback Mountain.
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(L-R) Jake Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, and Michelle Williams in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.
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Michelle Williams in Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.
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Director Ang Lee on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto and director Ang Lee on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto and director Ang Lee on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Michelle Williams in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain.
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Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto and director Ang Lee on the set of Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
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