Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Rolling

2007 Drama, Musical, Romance

A group's pursuit of ecstasy leads to highs and lows in Los Angeles, highlighting their search for love and escape amidst a dangerous drug.

Block Pass

2024 Drama

Willy and Jojo are childhood friends who never leave each other's side. To beat boredom, they train at the Pampa, a motocross track. One evening, Willy discovers Jojo's secret.

For the Bible Tells Me So

2007 Documentary, Romance

An exploration of how the religious right in the U.S. has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community, and the intersection between religion and homosexuality.

Half a Person

2007 Comedy, Drama

Two friends from Sudbury, Ontario, take a transformative road trip to Toronto, reshaping their lifelong friendship.

In the Arms of My Enemy

2007 Action, Drama, Romance

Four men in 1856 Eastern Europe become embroiled in tales of crime and retribution, testing their bonds of friendship.

SHORT FILM

Boy Code

2016 Comedy, Drama

An outsider high school senior takes excessive measures to lose his virginity in order to prove himself manly enough to his party-throwing peer.

Aichaku

2024 Drama

The lives of an American expat and a half Japanese construction worker living in rural Japan are forever changed over the course of three days as they engage in an unexpected romance.

Dream Boy

2008 Drama, Romance

Based on Jim Grimsley's novel, two gay teens navigate love in the rural South during the late '70s.

Newcastle

2008 Drama, Romance

Tragedy strikes during an outback surfing trip, testing the bonds of brotherhood.

SHORT FILM

The Dirt Between My Fingers

2020 Drama

During the autumn, an unexpected friendship blossoms between two boys who meet under unusual circumstances.

The Man Who Loved Yngve

2008 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

A boy's life changes when he becomes fascinated by a new classmate, jeopardizing his relationship and challenging his worldview as he navigates adolescence and budding desires.

SHORT FILM

Journey to the Shore

2020 Romance

High school couple Min Ha and Sang Bum celebrate their 100th day anniversary with a journey to the shore, where their differing attitudes towards public displays of affection reveal deeper insecurities and secrets.

SHORT FILM

Florence

2022 Drama, Romance

Matthew Florence, a young man hungry for adventure, believes he's found it when he meets Justin, but soon realizes that things aren't always as they seem.

Crush

2009 Drama, Romance

A four-part anthology explores the diverse spectrum of emotions and dynamics within gay relationships, weaving together compelling narratives of love, loss, and discovery.

SHORT FILM

Yellow Bucket

2025 Comedy

After his family sees a news report about the cause of homosexuality, Connor, a gay teenage boy, fears his apparently supportive parents will try to assure that his younger brother doesn’t grow up gay.

SHORT FILM

Summer’s End

2024 Drama

Elliott discovers his father on a hookup app while on a family vacation. His confrontation with his alcoholic father's infidelity becomes a reckoning with himself and his own demons.

SHORT FILM

On the Low

2005 Drama, Romance

Delves into the secretive bond between high schoolers Ty and Kevin, navigating internal conflicts over their evolving relationship.

Shank

2009 Drama

A closeted teenage gang member's relationship with a bullied gay victim challenges loyalty and identity amidst turmoil and self-discovery.

COMING SOON

Cry to Heaven

2026 Drama, Thriller

Follows Tonio, a nobleman castrated by his half-brother, who rises to fame as a soprano under the guidance of opera star Guido.

SHORT FILM

My 13

2008 Drama

Centers on Jonathan's pursuit of love for Julie, complicated when he discovers unexpected feelings through a stolen diary, leading to revelations about identity and desire.

Initiation

2009 Drama

Riotous Axel meets octogenarian Gustav in a residential home, sparking an unlikely bond reminiscent of Gustav's lost love.

Light Gradient

2009 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young gay couple's camping trip through Brandenburg's woods takes a turn with mishaps and unexpected encounters on a farm.

Eyes Wide Open

2009 Drama, Romance

A married butcher in Jerusalem falls for his young male apprentice, risking his family and community's disapproval.

SHORT FILM

The Young Prime Minister

2010 Comedy

Luke, inspired by Pierre Trudeau, faces social scrutiny when he chooses pink Converse sneakers. Supported by his mother Rita, he navigates school and friendships, challenging stereotypes of masculinity.

COMING SOON

3670

2025 Drama

Cheol-jun has become close friends with many, but he conceals the fact that he is gay from them. Contending with feelings of isolation and longing for deeper connection, summons the courage to explore Seoul's vibrant gay community.

8: The Mormon Proposition

2010 Documentary

A scorching critique explores the Mormon Church's role in promoting California's Proposition 8 and its impact on LGBT rights.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Holding Your Breath

2026 Drama

Summer, 2003. 14-year-old friends Miguel and Javi spend their days swimming, playing video games and competing to see who can hold their breath underwater the longest. Javi always wins, claiming his swimsuit is magic. But as Miguel’s curiosity grows, so does something harder to name. Beneath the surface, their friendship begins to change, marking a summer of first desire and fading innocence.