Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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Moletom

2025 Drama

Two close friends are torn apart when one’s feelings become too strong to ignore. Left reeling from the loss, Lucas struggles with loneliness and makes a rash choice that could change everything.

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Pages in the Wind

2025 Drama

A gay young man revisits old journal entries about his fleeting romance with a roommate. But when his best friend arrives, reality sinks in - the connection he longed for was never mutual, and his desires are destined to live only within his writing.

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Human Too

2024 Drama

Nung is tormented daily at school, enduring constant insults and humiliation from his peers that slowly erode his sense of self-worth. His only refuge is Tong, his loyal friend and secret love, who stands by him through the pain. But as the cruelty escalates and the world around him turns a blind eye, Nung begins to wonder if anyone would care if he disappeared.

Unicorns

2023 Romance

A South Asian nightclub performer living a double life meets a young, single father who works as a mechanic, sparking a journey of self-discovery and identity for both.

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How to Raise a Black Boy

2021 Drama, Fantasy

One night, four Black boys vanish and are swept into a fantastical journey where they must confront and break the curses bound to Black boyhood.

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Pop!

2018 Drama

13-year-old Ty struggles to deal with his alcoholic father, school bullying, and his own sexuality.

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The Motorcycle

2025 Drama

During a sweltering summer in southern Italy, shy Luca is drawn to Valerio, an older boy obsessed with motorcycles. Their secret meetings fuel a desire that turns dangerous, forcing Luca to confront the thin line between attraction and harm.

Vampire Boys

2011 Horror, Romance

Jasin needs to find his eternal mate before time is up for him and his vampire clan.

Hot Guys with Guns

2013 Action, Comedy, Romance, Thriller

Danny and his ex, Pip, enlist the help of a jaded private investigator to stop a crime spree sending shock waves through a Hollywood community.

When You Look Beneath the Skin

2023 Compilation

A collection of contemporary stories exploring hidden passions, unspoken feelings and what it means to find yourself in the eyes of another.

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Kiss Me

2022 Drama, Romance

A mischievous teen explores an empty beach house until he gets caught by the object of his desire.

Date with Diego

2021 Drama, Romance

Eighteen-year-old Noah finds a connection with Diego on a gay dating site and they arrange a meeting. But not all as it seems.

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Dare and Truth

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gabriel and his friends decide to play Truth or Dare one day after school. They don't except things to take a serious turn and Gabriel's secret to be revealed.

Food of Love

2002 Drama, Musical, Romance

Paul, a handsome and talented music student is employed as the page-turner at one of the world famous pianist Kennington's concerts in San Francisco.

Remarkable Shades of Gay

2016 Compilation

A compilation of nine gay-themed short films by William Branden Blinn.

The Wild Boys

2017 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Five teenagers commit a savage crime. As punishment, a Dutch captain takes them to a supernatural island with luxuriant vegetation and bewitching powers.

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Leap Weekend

2020 Drama

While spending a summer vacation with his cousin Pamela, 14-year-old David becomes completely infatuated with her alluring older boyfriend Javier. As a heatwave intensifies, so do the boy's burgeoning desires.

Stambul Garden

2021 Drama

Janik and Samuel are very close. After high school, they plan to go to Turkey in search of Samuel's father, whose name they only know. However, shortly before their departure, Janik makes a mistake that calls everything into question.

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Before You Go

2022 Romance

Daniel and his best friend Franco go camping in Patagonia, but after losing their gear to a cliffside fall, they take shelter in an empty cabin. As they spend their last days together before college pulls them apart, Daniel struggles with unspoken feelings for Franco. A shared moment of vulnerability draws them closer, but just as the tension between them peaks, reality abruptly interrupts, leaving their bond forever altered.

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Spandex

2019 Comedy

Daniel boxes at the sports center, but deep inside, he dreams of dancing rumba and wearing spandex. He wouldn't dare, however, because of his macho friends but is inspired after meeting Michele, who is not afraid to connect with his feminine side.

Out

2024 Drama

Tom and Ajani, secret lovers in their conservative small village, dream of a life where they can be open about their relationship. They move to Amsterdam, seeking a fresh start and embarking on a journey of self-discovery.

On the Fringe of Wild

2021 Drama, Romance

A romance between two teenage boys, set in a small Ontario town, where love does not win, but the surviving players grow to accept themselves as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Burn Bridge

2017 Drama

Harry and Jamie are inseparable until Lucy arrives on the scene. Now Harry must contend for Jamie's attention, bringing his true feelings closer to light.

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For Love of the Game

2023 Drama

John lives for football and will do anything to make a career, even if it means facing the prejudices of the dressing room about his sexuality.

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Frutinha

2023 Drama, Romance

Pedro e Felipe are two 11-year-old boys who are very different but fall in love with each other. However, they will have to face prejudice and their own insecurities to be together.

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The Tiger’s Fight

2016 Drama

After a year of drought, Nicolas prepares for “The Tiger’s Fight”, a prehispanic ritual where the village men fight to imitate thunder and foster the rain, hoping for a good harvest.

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Status

2024 Drama

A one-night stand between two young men turns out differently than expected and leads to conflict.