Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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Remission

2014 Drama

Two young men and a boy roam the overgrown English countryside, seeking to escape a deadly virus. The two men are forced to take a horrific decision after the boy's behaviour puts them in increasing danger - but is it too late to cheat death?

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We Remember Moments

2015 Drama

Pétur, a socially struggling teenage boy haunted by family secrets, finds solace in photography. His world transforms when a single photograph opens doors to new possibilities and connections.

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Deflated

2012 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A boy's gender crisis in the aisles of a discount super-store.

Love Is Strange

2014 Drama, Romance

After marriage, Ben and George face financial hardship and must live separately while re-evaluating their lives and relationships.

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Mani

2020 Drama

Mani, a 12-year-old boy, navigates his crush on the family driver during a transformative day.

Date and Switch

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two friends make a pact to lose their virginity before prom, but their bond is tested when one of them comes out as gay, reshaping their friendship dynamics.

Saint Laurent

2014 Drama, Romance

Delve into Yves Saint Laurent's life from 1967 to 1976, a period marked by his unparalleled success as a fashion icon.

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My Sweet Prince

2019 Drama

A film about MSN Messenger, alcopops, cigarettes, boys, Placebo and being truly seen.

What We Have

2014 Drama

Follows Maurice's struggle with past trauma and acceptance in a welcoming Canadian community.

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Awakening

2008 Drama

Carsten, dating Melissa, discovers unexpected connections with her father during a weekend at their summerhouse, revealing shared interests that deepen their familial and personal bonds in surprising ways.

Xenia

2014 Drama, Romance

Strangers in their homeland, teens Danny and Odysseus journey across the country to find their Greek father after their Albanian mother's death.

Futuro Beach

2014 Drama, Romance

Donato's failed rescue attempt leads to an unexpected relationship with Konrad, amid looming shadows from Donato's past that threaten their fragile bond from the start.

Four Moons

2014 Drama, Romance

Explore four tales of love and conflict between men of different generations grappling with their inner demons.

These Peculiar Days

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Eight friends travel to a cabin in the woods to celebrate their high school graduation.

The Third One

2014 Drama, Romance

Fede experiences an intense night with an older gay couple, leading to a transformative morning and new perspectives on love.

Hidden Away

2014 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim navigates loneliness and uncertainty after fleeing deportation, searching for belonging and stability.

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Self Service

2008 Drama

A chance meeting between a young man and a teenage boy at a laundromat sparks unexpected connections and self-discovery.

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Dusk

2017 Drama, Romance

Growing up in 1950s England in an intolerant and uninformed world, young Chris Winters struggles to fit into the gender roles dictated by wider society. A more than tough childhood left behind, Chris meets dream woman Julie, and life lightens a little, but the growing feeling that their life is a life half lived haunts Chris, who is torn by 'what ifs'. Chris imagines what might have been, and is finally struck by the realisation that for some decisions there is no right answer, and that it's those that truly define us.

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Ladyboy

2011 Drama

Kristian, a 30-year-old transvestite, lives with his supportive mother, Emma. Their close bond is tested when she falls for Søren, a violent alcoholic who rejects Kristian’s identity. As tensions rise and Kristian is pushed out, he turns to his friend Rodney for help - and a chance at a new beginning.

I Am Michael

2015 Drama, Romance

Based on true events, the film explores Michael Glatze's journey from gay activist to Christian pastor after embracing a heterosexual identity.

Bizarre

2015 Drama, Romance

A French teenager finds intrigue and transformation working at the burlesque club Bizarre in New York.

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Electric July

2014 Drama, Mystery

In the heat of July, teenagers Thomas and Victor confront fears and desires on an abandoned bridge, challenging their understanding of themselves.

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Freed

2019 Drama

After two years in jail, Issa is about to get out when he meets Gaëtan, a young inmate who has not served his sentence yet.

Misfits

2015 Documentary, Drama

Three teenagers in conservative Tulsa confront isolation and identity as they come of age in a supportive yet challenging environment for LGBT youth.

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Making a Scene

2023 Comedy

An overeager teen and his eccentric mother devise a plan involving a drama class rehearsal to uncover the sexuality of his enigmatic crush, leading to unexpected revelations and discoveries.

Forever Mary

1989 Drama

Marco teaches in a reform school in Palermo, impacting his students’ lives while navigating their complex histories and personal struggles.

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Vis à Vis

2015 Comedy

An unlucky-in-love immigration officer assesses a peculiar visa application from a young gay couple harboring a dirty little secret.