Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Sebastian

1995 Drama

As Sebastian approaches 17, he begins to understand his sexuality and pulls away from his close-knit family while struggling with feelings he cannot yet explain. Things become more complicated when he falls for Ulf, a handsome boy from a troubled home, and their friendship starts to shift into something more.

SHORT FILM

When You Hear the Bells

2016 Drama

In Afghanistan, “batchas” are young male prostitutes who live under the protection of a master in a house where they are trained to dance dressed as girls for a men’s audience. Veteran dancer Saman starts worrying when he sees Bijane, the new recruit, who has been chosen to replace him. Despite his jealousy, he must initiate Bijane into the art of the Batcha dancing.

The Paradise of Thorns

2024 Drama, Thriller

When his partner Sek dies, Thongkam loses his property to his late love’s eager family and must fight to reclaim the home they built together.

SHORT FILM

Getting Off

2016 Drama, Romance

A recent college graduate in New York City faces a dilemma when his dream job offer in Seattle means leaving behind a client with whom he has fallen in love.

Bad Hair

2013 Drama

A boy's obsession with straightening his hair sparks a wave of homophobic panic in his hardworking mother.

SHORT FILM

What Grown-Ups Know

2004 Drama

A peculiar love triangle unfolds between a teenage boy, his childlike, ailing mother, and the solitary manager of a secluded caravan park.

For My Brother

2014 Drama

Tells the story of Aske and Bastian escaping abuse to find solace and freedom in Norway, bonding over their shared trauma and love for each other.

SHORT FILM

10 Minutes Left

2014 Comedy

Ten minutes before the gay bar closes. Rodrigo still hasn’t found his date for the night!

SHORT FILM

Love, Colin

2016 Drama

When Colin’s half-brother returns, their bond sparks conflicting feelings, challenging Colin’s concept of family and love in Vancouver.

Twink

2014 Drama

A former adult performer battles addiction and mental health issues after a career-ending scandal.

Velociraptor

2014 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Against the backdrop of impending apocalypse, two friends wander the city in a reflective afternoon journey.

SHORT FILM

Boys

2016 Drama

During a summer sleepover, two best friends uncover a deeper connection beyond friendship, sparking revelations about their feelings and future.

SHORT FILM

Yunior

2020 Drama

Yunior seeks his own light in the shadow of his older brother, with some help from his brother's girlfriend and a startling new neighbor.

My Bromance

2014 Drama, Romance

Golf, a spirited and aggressive schoolboy, finds his world changed when he meets Bank, a gentle and compassionate classmate whose kindness sparks an unexpected bond.

The Surface

2015 Drama, Romance

A young man's struggle to carve out his own sense of family unfolds with poignant challenges and victories.

Seashore

2015 Drama, Romance

Two boys on the brink of adulthood explore their burgeoning relationship, navigating emotional and social challenges along the way.

The Next Skin

2016 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A teenager presumed dead returns home after eight years, unsettling his family with doubts about his true identity.

SHORT FILM

Death in Venice, CA

1994 Drama, Romance

A stressed-out writer's retreat is disrupted by advances from a lascivious 17-year-old male relative, complicating his search for peace and inspiration.

SHORT FILM

Glue

2016 Drama

Domenico's adolescence on Procida Island ends amid a tumultuous relationship with Marcello and a transformative encounter with Sara, a trans woman, sparking a journey of self-discovery and desire.

SHORT FILM

Curious Thing

2010 Drama, Romance

Explores the evolving friendship between Jared and Sam, testing boundaries and challenging their perceptions of love, sexuality, and connection.

Reinventing Marvin

2017 Drama

A young man flees his family to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

Almost Normal

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay man experiencing a mid-life crisis wishes to be normal and suddenly finds himself back in high school in a world where being straight is considered deviant. He meets a girl, and "normal" takes on a new meaning.

Just Charlie

2017 Drama

Football star Charlie is a girl trapped in the body of a boy. Rejected by her father and teammates will she ever play football again?

SHORT FILM

12 Points

2015 Drama

Jonas's attempt to come out to his father backfires unexpectedly despite the backdrop of Conchita Wurst's Eurovision victory, challenging familial tolerance and acceptance.

NEW SHORT FILM

Oskar

2026 Drama

Unable to let go of the feelings he's carried for his straight best friend, Oskar finds himself trapped between memories and reality as their once unbreakable bond fades with time. Faced with the pain of unrequited love, he must decide whether to keep holding on or finally move forward in this coming of age story about first love, heartbreak, and self acceptance.

The Fruit Machine

1988 Drama

Two gay teenagers go on the run after witnessing a murder, thrust into a dangerous journey to escape their assailants.

Dear Ex

2018 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A teenage boy and his mother drift further apart upon discovering that his father's life insurance policy is designated for his lover.