Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

Self Service

2008 Drama

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

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

Departure

2015 Drama, Romance

Witness the unraveling of a nuclear family in the serene setting of Southern France.

A Boy Like That

2021 Drama

Harold, a middle-aged Mexican theatre acting coach, travels to New York and finds himself obsessing over a precocious teenage boy named Felix, who he believes is the reincarnation of his first childhood love.

Fine Young Men

2024 Drama, Thriller

After a year away, 17-year-old Alf returns to his Catholic boys’ school feeling out of step with the confident, athletic crowd he once called friends. Isolated and uncertain, he forms a quiet connection with Oliver, an openly gay student who sees the world differently. But as whispers spread about Alf’s own identity, his fear of rejection drives him back toward his old circle - leading him to make a devastating choice to prove he still belongs.

A Little Lust

2015 Comedy

Tackles bullying and homophobia in a teenage boy's school life, exploring themes of persecution and identity.

Cola de Mono

2018 Drama, Thriller

Borja celebrates Christmas 1986 with his mother and his brother Vicente, but the party will be organized according to the directives that his father left before he died.

SHORT FILM

Tomer and Elias

2016 Drama

Coming of age film about Sven, a boy who feels trapped in his own family which only consists of duos. His brother Alex in return tries to keep Sven by his side through the same methods his parents use.