Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Will-o’-the-Wisp

2022 Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi

In the year of 2069, a king without a crown faces a fateful crossroads.

Phantom Project

2022 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Pablo, a young aspiring actor, balances his dreams with practicality, working as a simulated patient in medical schools and engaging in unconventional therapy sessions.

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Go Daan Go!

2014 Drama

Daan discovers his mother’s old swimming medals and is inspired to pursue the sport. Encouraged by his teacher to join a local club, he faces resistance from his mother, who fears he shares her heart condition. Ignoring her warnings, Daan secretly begins training for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. Can he follow his dream - and will his parents support him?

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The Last Full Show

2005 Romance

A high school student discovers the essence of love at an underground Manila movie theater.

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Wild Beasts

2018 Drama

In the middle of the winter in Northern Norway and surrounded by a wild group of kids, a boy's impulses are affected by his attraction to his best friend.

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The Blue Shelter

2023 Drama

Arthur and his secret crush Nassim are hanging out at the beach with their friends. After Arthur confesses his feelings for Nassim, his eyes are drawn to the body of a stranger resting on a rock in the distance. Before long, Arthur is drawn beneath the depths of the sea to confront his desire.

The Schoolmaster Games

2022 Drama

St. Sebastian Academy challenges norms with its all-male student body, where homosexuality is embraced as part of everyday life.

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Eden

2021 Drama

A brother and sister take a train trip to the lake on the outskirts of Berlin, accompanied by a mutual friend they both admire.

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It Was Dark

2015 Drama

Nicolas and Victor are twelve year old twins who, despite their different characters, have a unique connection. At school however, their differences cause problems that make them drift apart.

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Truck Driver

2012 Drama

At a boarding school, Raidel witnesses the abuse endured by his classmate Randy.

Two and One

2022 Drama

A gay couple, struggling with intimacy compatibility, decides to seek a third partner. However, their relationship crumbles when betrayal and jealousy come into play.

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Bugcrush

2006 Drama, Horror, Mystery

A small-town loner's fascination with a new resident leads him into a dark and mysterious journey, uncovering secrets that challenge his understanding of reality.

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Sugar Pine Falls

2017 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Monty is 16 and can't yet shake the responsibility of looking after his emotionally erratic mum. When they arrive at the Sugar Pine Caravan Park, Monty forms an unexpected friendship with James; an intriguing and artistic older boy.

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Closeted

2021 Drama, Romance

Alex liked to play with dolls when he was little. His alcoholic father wouldn't accept that, so when he was just a kid, he abused him. After several years fighting to be free, Alex manages to break the chains and runs towards the person he loves, a boy named Hugo, who frees him from the chains of his hands.

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A Boy Named Noel

2017 Drama, Romance

On Christmas Eve, Noel wrestles with a personal secret amidst family festivities, navigating emotions of fear, longing, and acceptance during the holiday season.

Mutt

2023 Drama

Feña experiences a whirlwind of emotions within 24 hours when people from his past reappear after his transition.

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Lucky Blue

2007 Drama, Romance

Olle's tranquil camping tradition takes a turn when Kevin arrives, sparking an unexpected friendship and romance.

A Prince

2023 Drama

Pierre-Joseph, a horticulture student, finds a unique blend of science, intimacy, and meditation through his interactions with his mentors and botany teacher.

Monster

2023 Drama, Thriller

As her young son Minato begins behaving strangely, his mother senses something amiss. Upon discovering a teacher's involvement, she confronts the school, demanding answers.

Carnal Sins

2023 Drama, Fantasy

The awakening of a young man while spending a summer with his family in a small rural town. Upon learning of with the ancient legend of a creature that takes sinners, his impulses surface.

Since the Last Time We Met

2023 Drama, Romance

Victor unexpectedly reunites with David, his first love, fifteen years after their last meeting. This chance encounter rekindles the secret romance they shared in their youth.

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The Swimmer

2013 Drama

A boy contemplates how his life will unfold with or without his crush.

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The Mannequin

2015 Drama

In suburban Rome, a kid is intrigued by a dummy abandoned in a field. The fascination for this lifeless body, will mark the discovery of a new world, made of impulses, dreams and desires.

Where Butterflies Don’t Fly

2022 Drama

A shy, bullied teen and his closeted teacher become trapped in a cave system during a school camping trip. Together, they must navigate the darkness to find their way to safety.

Liuben

2023 Drama, Romance

Victor returns to Bulgaria for his grandfather's funeral and decides to spend the summer at his childhood home.

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Xutaj

2021 Drama

In rural Mexico, teenager Xutaj and his boyfriend find themselves separated by a worldwide pandemic and Xutaj's overbearing father. As solitary confinement takes its toll, Xutaj relies on his imagination for company - with surprising results.

Emo Valley

2024 Drama

A former foster care resident living on the streets of Phoenix, Arizona, finds himself being stalked by someone he met on social media.