Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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Alfie in Love

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

While staying at a Bed and Breakfast to escape a recent breakup, Alfie finds himself trapped in a strange love triangle with his host and their other guest.

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Black Church Bay

2026 Drama

In a secluded Welsh seaside village, the disappearance of an openly gay sixth-form student sends shockwaves through the community. As the deputy head teacher searches for answers, buried secrets begin to surface, putting relationships and the fragile peace of the village at risk.

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1992

2016 Drama, Romance

Seventeen-year-old Martin, obsessed with capturing life through his Hi8 camera, spends his days filming everything around him. His routine takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Dominique, the watchman at his school.

Something Like Summer

2017 Drama, Musical, Romance

Ben and Tim navigate their secret high school romance as it evolves into a complex friendship in adulthood.

Screwed

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Miku and Elias, two 17-year-olds discovering love and themselves during a transformative summer in the Finnish countryside.

Tom of Finland

2017 Drama

Portrays the life and impact of artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, celebrating his influence on 20th-century gay culture through art and personal freedom.

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Enemy, I Love You!

2021 Comedy, Romance

Two boys suddenly discovered the "super huge" horn on their heads, determined to cooperate to become the owner of the game, a twist that made everyone fall back.

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Hold My Hand

2017 Drama

A jumbled timeline of the moments in which Billy, a 17 year-old boy in a seemingly perfect relationship, grapples with his feelings towards an older male tattoo artist.

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The Boy in the Ocean

2016 Drama

A German boy, Mathias, discovers his sexuality on a sailing boat in Denmark. Surrounded by water, trapped on the boat with his parents, who still treat him like a child. He wants to get on land to have new experiences.

The Harvesters

2018 Drama

In a community fixated on masculinity, Janno and Pieter navigate a complex brotherhood, challenging cultural norms and parental expectations.

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Melon Grab

2017 Drama

Dysfunctional truth rap and suspended youth - the final skate between two best friends

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We Are Fine

2014 Drama

A boy's discovery at the seaside leads to profound personal revelations.

Postcards from London

2018 Drama

A young man's exploration into an unconventional realm of night working, unfolding within a fantastical interpretation of London's Soho.

1985

2018 Drama

A young man, keeping his true self hidden, returns home for the holidays, grappling with how to share his challenging reality with his conservative family.

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Water

2012 Comedy

James, leading a reclusive life in a lavish castle, finds himself drawn to an injured, attractive Swedish soccer player, sparking an unexpected connection and potential for companionship.

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Follow Me

2015 Drama, Romance

Jasper, on the cusp of adulthood, wanders lost in the Port of Ghent, haunted by fragments of a phone call that hint at a profound loss.

We the Animals

2018 Drama

Siblings Manny, Joel, and Jonah navigate turbulent family dynamics, shaping their identities against the backdrop of love, dreams, and the challenges of adulthood.

Believer

2018 Documentary, Musical

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons explores the treatment of LGBTQ+ members by the Mormon Church, driven by concern over Utah's rising teen suicide rates.

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All Good Things

2019 Drama

Levi and his partner Isaac embark on a road-trip together before they break up. Along the way, Issac realises he isn't prepared for his first romance to end.

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

2018 Drama

A young actor reflects on the correspondence with a deceased television star, exploring their unique bond and its lasting impact.

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Juan Gabriel Is Dead

2018 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Best friends Beto and Daniel spend most of their time together. Daniel struggles with his gender identity just to hide his feelings for Beto. To be himself he has to overcome his fear by showing Beto what he truly feels.

The Happy Prince

2018 Drama

An untold glimpse into Oscar Wilde's final days, as he humorously observes his own tragic circumstances with ironic detachment.

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Discretion

2015 Drama

Derek's picture-perfect life as a family man and college professor is compromised when he falls for Trysten, a handsome new student.

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Gameboy

2014 Comedy, Drama

Hovering on the thin line between tomfoolery and mischief, four students create a mini-republic where they deem themselves superior to school, parents and rules.

Hard Paint

2018 Drama

Set in Brazil, a socially repressed young man finds liberation through online performances, exploring identity and expression amidst cultural constraints.

Socrates

2018 Drama

Following the sudden death of his mother, Socrates, a 15-year-old navigating the fringes of São Paulo's coastal life, must learn to fend for himself as he grapples with overwhelming grief.

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Suspendu

2015 Drama, Musical

In an important classical dance conservatory, a boy falls while rehearsing. He injures himself, but it is the day of the exam, and he refuses to quit. He tries to face his dance partner and classmates, while convincing himself his body has no limits.