Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Clown in a Cornfield

2025 Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A fading midwestern town in which Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge.

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Uncle & Son

2012 Drama

Hung’s parents abandoned him long time ago. He has lived with his uncle Ba since he was a child. Uncle Ba is a clever tailor and he’s always kind to others. However, he is discriminated on the grounds of sex because he’s gay. People they always tease him and speak against him and the Hung family behind his back. Hung feels so lonely.

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Who Can Predict What Will Move You

2020 Drama, Romance

Two boys spend one last night together in Brooklyn.

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Flush

2020 Drama

Tom, a conservative cis-gender jock encounters Sarah, a non-binary person, in a college men's washroom, but when he goes to leave, surprise, they have become accidentally locked in and are stuck together until morning.

The Canyons

2013 Drama, Thriller

When Christian, an LA trust-fund kid with casual ties to Hollywood, learns of a secret affair between Tara and the lead of his film project, Ryan, he spirals out of control, and his cruel mind games escalate into an act of bloody violence.

SHORT FILM

The Deaf Boy’s Disease

2018 Drama

Three teens explore the meaning of friendship, love, and desire.

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To the Future, with Love

2021 Animation

A nonbinary teenager caught between the expectations of his Guatemalan immigrant family and his dreams of living happily ever after with his long-distance boyfriend.

Harvest

2011 Drama, Romance

This drama unfolds against the backdrop of two young apprentices working on an agricultural complex in southern Berlin, exploring their evolving relationship amidst rural landscapes.

Absent

2011 Drama, Romance

Martin, an Argentine student, seeks affection from his coach, Sebastian, pushing boundaries and facing consequences in a complex dance of desire and regret.

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Sleepover

2018 Drama

Emil and Adam, close friends in their twenties, navigate the complexities of their bond after a movie night leads to an emotional crossroads, exploring friendship and unspoken desires.

White Frog

2012 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Story of a neglected teen with mild Asperger’s syndrome whose life is changed forever when tragedy hits his family.

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Drax

2026 Comedy, Drama, Horror

Drax is an ancient vampire who spends his nights painting while struggling to suppress his thirst for blood. When he meets the charismatic young skater Marcus, desire and hunger become impossible to separate.

My Brother the Devil

2012 Drama, Romance

Two Egyptian brothers in gangland London confront their own biases to survive the challenges they face.

SHORT FILM

A Boy Named Cocoy

1992 Drama

A mountain boy ventures to Manila in search of a better life, where he unexpectedly finds love.

SHORT FILM

Barcelona from Above

2017 Drama

David joins Martí on a search for filming locations, but as they wander, the hidden story buried in David’s script slowly comes to light.

Struck by Lightning

2012 Comedy, Drama

A high schooler recounts how he used blackmail to solicit contributions from classmates for his literary magazine, revealing the darker side of ambition and power dynamics among youth.

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Cold Shower

2010 Drama

During a warm summer night, Robert, a naive 17 year old and Feri, the roma member of the high school drama group, are forced to deal with prejudices, that have existed longer then themselves.

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Swans

2016 Drama

Aksel's life, dominated by fear of prejudice, unravels as he becomes the unwitting perpetrator of bias, leading to revelations about true victims of discrimination in a story confronting societal and personal truths.

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Weak Species

2009 Comedy, Drama

Steve and George navigate high school complexities, discovering common ground amid personal struggles and societal pressures.

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Seeking Arrangement

2023 Drama

Danny, a young Mexican-American wrestling with his sexuality, is desperate for twenty-five dollars for a mysterious Craigslist arrangement. Standing in his way is his conservative mother, clouded by her concerns for what her son is up to. As Danny pursues the elusive arrangement, he finds himself navigating a deeper journey of self-acceptance and identity.

Almost 18

2012 Drama

Karri, Pete, André, Akseli, and Joni navigate the challenges of youth, including fears, hopes, disillusionments, and parental conflicts.

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Yeah, Kowalski!

2012 Comedy, Romance

13-year-old Gabe Kowalski is a late bloomer who goes to great lengths to impress his classmate crush, Shane.

Five Dances

2013 Drama, Musical, Romance

A gifted young dancer finds his place in New York City.

Hunter

2013 Drama

Two friends compete for the attention of a stranger who unexpectedly passes out on their doorstep.

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Your Last Summer

2023 Horror

Jesse shows Hank an ominous note from someone who knows their secret. The Southport Slasher Ben Willis sent a similar note to Julie James 25 years ago. Is he back? 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' fan film.

Dream On

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Paul and George's tumultuous romance at a Welsh campsite in the 80s, amidst parental control and personal aspirations.

American Vagabond

2013 Documentary

Sheds light on homeless gay youth in the U.S., revealing the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ individuals abandoned by their families due to societal prejudices.