Make America Gay Again: American Coming Out Movies

Boy Erased

2018 Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.

Shelter

2007 Drama, Romance

Amidst family obligations sidelining his college dreams, a young man finds solace in surfing with his best friend's brother.

Milk

2008 Drama

The life and activism of Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay elected official.

Prayers for Bobby

2009 Drama, Romance

True story of Mary Griffith, gay rights crusader, whose teenage son's suicide prompts her reflection on religious intolerance.

Plainclothes

2025 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target.

Bros

2022 Comedy, Romance

Bobby thrives on no-strings dates and embraces his non-committal lifestyle, until he meets Aaron who turns his world upside down.

Love, Simon

2018 Comedy, Drama

Simon Spier navigates the challenges of concealing his gay identity from friends and family until a threat to his secret forces him to confront his true self and those around him.

Spoiler Alert

2022 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Michael and Kit's love story takes a heartbreaking twist with Kit's devastating terminal cancer diagnosis.

Boy Culture

2006 Drama, Romance

A successful night worker recounts his complex romantic entanglements with two roommates and an older, mysterious client, revealing the intricacies of desire and connection.

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The turbulent loves and lives of a Los Angeles gay clique are exposed.

Latter Days

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A partygoer's infatuation with a young Mormon missionary leads to a tumultuous collision of worlds, exploring faith and desire.

Big Eden

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Henry Hart returns to Montana to confront his high school crush, sparking reflections on unrequited love and personal growth.

Geography Club

2013 Comedy, Drama

At Goodkind High School, students of diverse sexualities form an after-school club as a safe space to share their emotions and experiences discreetly.

I Love You Phillip Morris

2009 Comedy, Romance

A cop's life transforms when he comes out and pursues love after prison.

Alex Strangelove

2018 Comedy, Romance

Alex, the high school class president known for his academic talent and nerdy charm, has been in a long-term relationship with Claire. As they decide to take their relationship to the next level, Alex unexpectedly meets a gay classmate that leaves him questioning his own feelings and identity.

Make the Yuletide Gay

2009 Comedy, Romance

A gay college student, out to his peers but not his family, faces an unexpected visit from his boyfriend during the holiday season, navigating love and identity.

Uncle Frank

2020 Comedy, Drama

Frank and his niece Beth embark on a road trip to a family funeral, joined unexpectedly by Frank's lover, Walid, in a journey of familial bonds and personal revelations.

Rock Haven

2007 Drama, Romance

Brady's Christian beliefs clash with his attraction to Clifford, exploring love and identity in a coastal town setting.

Falling

2020 Drama

John's worlds collide when his aging father visits, prompting reflections on family dynamics and the intersections of their very different lives.

I Miss You

2019 Drama, Romance

After his son Gabriel's passing, Jorge journeys from conservative Bolivia to New York City to confront Gabriel's boyfriend, Sebastian.

Crutch

2004 Drama, Romance

Tells the story of David, who navigates family turmoil and substance abuse under the influence of Kenny, a former actor turned coach, leading to a spiral of self-destruction and redemption.

Happy Endings

2005 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Intertwines multiple stories to explore love, family dynamics, and life's unpredictable nature with wit.

What Happens Next

2011 Comedy, Romance

Retired CEO Paul embarks on an unexpected romance with a younger man he meets at a dog park, challenging his perceptions of age, love, and identity.

SHORT FILM

Little Potato

2017 Documentary

Wes Hurley's autobiographical tale follows his journey from growing up gay in Soviet Russia to escaping to Seattle with his mother, facing new challenges under his Christian fundamentalist American stepfather.

Stonewall

1995 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of LGBTQ+ individuals strive for dignity and respect as they navigate the early battles of the gay rights movement.

Dramarama

2020 Comedy, Drama

A closeted teen's farewell slumber party with his high school drama friends before college leads to a poignant exploration of identity.

Trick

1999 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Two young men navigate Manhattan's gay scene in search of privacy.