'Saving and destroying me': Fans react to 'Brokeback Mountain' rerelease

Fans can't quit this epic love story.

The 20th anniversary rerelease of Brokeback Mountain in theaters has both new and returning audiences seeing the Ang Lee-directed film on the big screen since it first premiered in 2005. Unsurprisingly, viewers are experiencing all kinds of visceral, emotional, personal, and nostalgic feelings while watching this epic love story between Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal).

Even 20 years later, it's clear that Hollywood and moviegoers still don't know how to quit Brokeback Mountain… And they don't want to, either.

Scroll through to see reactions from new and returning audiences of Brokeback Mountain in theaters. Tickets and more information about this 20th anniversary theatrical release are available through Focus Features.

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"I just heard my mom tell my dad (after watching Brokeback Mountain) that the two weren't gay but were just cowboys, and that's what brought them closer together."

108. #BrokebackMountain (2005) One of the best movies ever made. It's so beautiful and heartbreaking. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal are just phenomenal. They have fantastic chemistry together. As every rewatch, this broke my heart to a million pieces. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/mNB2qydO1D

— Mody (@modytalkmovies) June 22, 2025