Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Kill Your Darlings

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

In 1944, a murder brings together iconic Beat Generation poets Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs, intertwining their lives amidst wartime intrigue.

Cal

2013 Drama

Cal returns to riot-torn home city and his dying mother, facing challenges of youth unemployment.

SHORT FILM

Breathe

2016 Drama

Antoine, a young man battling cystic fibrosis, unexpectedly encounters Juliette, a spirited elderly woman with a penchant for straight talk and a sharp wit.

Monster Pies

2013 Drama, Romance

Mike, long plagued by alienation and loneliness, discovers a world of possibilities when a new boy arrives at his school, stirring unexpected emotions.

SHORT FILM

Plum

2021 Drama, Romance

A brief romance between two men with conflicting ideas about love shows that, like a plum, the sweetest moments can quickly turn sour.

SHORT FILM

Astoria, Queens

2009 Comedy

Inspired by The Wizard of Oz, four Kansas City misfits navigate their new lives in the scary, yet exciting Emerald City of New York.

Leather

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Birch, a young man residing in the Catskill Mountains, reconnects with his childhood friend Andrew from the city, sparking a journey of rediscovery and renewal.

SHORT FILM

Orange Peel

2022 Drama

Josh is a young footballer close to signing his first professional contract when he is dropped for being gay. The decision forces his father to confront the fallout as their relationship is tested.

According to Otto

2025 Comedy

Welcome to the world of Otto, today he's coming out.

SHORT FILM

The Orphan

2018 Drama

Jonathas has been adopted and returned due to his 'different' way. Inspired by true events.

SHORT FILM

Lúbtha

2019 Drama, Romance

Depicts a teen's struggle with sexuality in 90s Northern Ireland, culminating in a pivotal night of acceptance and love.

SHORT FILM

I Don’t Care

2010 Drama

In the tumbleweed coastal retirement community of Porthpunnet, Luka cares for his bedridden mother. One day he meets Dan, a young man who lives in a camper van and shares his interest in art. Initially he sees Dan as a kindred spirit until Dan proves to be gay.

Southern Baptist Sissies

2013 Drama

Follows four gay boys navigating their identities within the Southern Baptist Church, each facing the conflict between faith teachings and their sexuality.

The Astronaut Lovers

2024 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Arriving in Argentina for a vacation at his family's home, a man reconnects with a childhood friend and finds himself increasingly attracted to him.

The Falls: Testament of Love

2013 Drama, Romance

Chris and RJ reunite amidst personal and community challenges, reflecting on their past and the loss of a mutual friend.

Gerontophilia

2013 Comedy, Romance

At a old age care home, a male nurse begins to explore his attraction to older men, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal boundaries.

G.B.F.

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

After being inadvertently outed by classmates, Tanner becomes the "gay best friend" to three high school queen bees, navigating friendship, identity, and acceptance.

SHORT FILM

Tyler

2020 Comedy

Tyler, a precocious 9-year-old unapologetically himself, sparks unexpected reactions from his older brother, Daniel, during an ordinary lunch conversation about his latest crush.

Aleksandr’s Price

2013 Drama

Traumatized by loss and financial strain, illegal immigrant Aleksandr Ivanov turns to night working, descending into New York City's dark underbelly and a battle for survival.

SHORT FILM

Crossroad

2016 Drama

Liam, a young man wrecked with confusion after an incident that one night guides him on a mission of self-discovery where the choices he faces may risk changing his life forever.

SHORT FILM

The World in Your Window

2017 Drama

Jesse lives in a twilight world of sadness and silence, squeezed into a tiny caravan with his grief stricken father. They are stuck, until an accidental friendship with a transsexual unlocks the means for Jesse to liberate his father and himself.

Toast

2010 Comedy, Drama

The ultimate nostalgia trip through everything edible in 1960s Britain.

I Wish You All the Best

2024 Drama

A non-binary teenager, cast out by their parents, sets off on a personal journey, uncovering deep truths about love, friendship, and the meaning of family.

Diciannove

2024 Drama

A curious student embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning that the path, no matter how unfamiliar or daunting, is worthwhile.

SHORT FILM

Mars

2021 Drama

Amid the harsh, macho culture of his workplace, Leon’s carefully guarded identity begins to unravel when he meets his literary idol, the openly gay writer Martin McAllen. Their encounter forces Leon to face the truth about who he is and what he’s been hiding.

Concrete Night

2013 Drama

A boy in a bleak Helsinki slum learns life lessons from his soon-to-be-incarcerated older brother.

Salvation Army

2013 Drama

In Casablanca, Abdellah navigates life as a homosexual teen amidst family dynamics and societal pressures.