Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

One Kiss

2016 Drama

Outcasts among their peers, three teenage friends forge an unbreakable bond as they navigate the challenges of adolescence together.

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Wednesdays

2011 Drama

Eight-year-old Kris spends Wednesdays with 28-year-old Willem at the swimming pool, where a usual outing takes a surprising turn with a challenging request that disrupts their routine.

You’ll Never Be Alone

2016 Action, Drama

A mannequin-factory manager takes justice into his own hands after his cross-dressing son suffers a violent attack, inspired by a true story of determination and resilience.

SHORT FILM

August (Août)

2017 Drama

Louis, who oscillates between childhood and adulthood, goes to the south of France to his best friend Roxane. Summer will take him on a mysterious fascination with a young man he met at a party.

SHORT FILM

Memory of an Afternoon on the Roof

2022 Drama

These are the whispers of the last time two best friends were together one afternoon on the rooftop.

Delantero

2021 Drama

After getting in a fight, a handsome young soccer player leaves his small village in Cuba to escape rumors that he is gay. He moves to Havana to live with his aunt and soon is playing soccer with new friends. However, the rumors start up again and he is forced to confront his sexuality.

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2017 Documentary

The untold story of Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, who chronicled his years as a matchmaker for the stars in his bestselling memoir.

SHORT FILM

Pollux

2018 Drama

No summer camp this year for Vivian and Max because of the imminent closure of the factory where their parents are working. But Vivian has a plan to make money and allow them to go to the camp anyway. Accompanied by Tom, their childhood friend, they will run into a race against time.

SHORT FILM

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.

Anything’s Possible

2022 Drama, Romance

Follows Kelsa, a confident high school girl who is trans, as she navigates through senior year.

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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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

Melon Grab

2017 Drama

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

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.