Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

We

2003 Drama

School friends in Germany face the harsh realities of life after graduation, navigating failed romances and financial challenges.

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Fingers in Marmalade

2013 Drama

A group of friends set out on a camping trip in the woods, where playful adventures soon spiral into strange and unpredictable encounters.

Room Temperature

2025 Horror

A family's annual haunted house tradition becomes dominated by the father's obsessive vision, straining family dynamics as they prepare for Halloween visitors.

No Dogs Allowed

2024 Drama

Teenager Gabo struggles to control and hide his urges, confiding only in online forums where he encounters the manipulative older Dave.

Out for the Long Run

2011 Documentary

The story follows openly gay high school and college athletes as they navigate the challenges of pursuing sports in environments often defined by homophobia and social stigma. Blending personal video diaries with intimate footage, it captures moments of triumph and tragedy as these young men and women chase their passions while confronting prejudice.

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Filip

2015 Drama

Seven-year-old Filip grapples with discovering an unexpected interaction between his older brother and best friend, challenging his admiration and understanding of relationships.

Straight Out

2003 Documentary

Nine Icelandic gay teenagers open up about their experiences, dealing with exclusion, seuality, finding community, and facing self-hatred and suicidal thoughts. Their stories highlight the universal aspects of being gay.

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My Brother

2015 Drama

After a family tragedy, Alberto returns from Berlin, where he enjoyed freedom as a comic illustrator, to his stifling hometown in Spain, confronting past wounds and new realities.

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Something Like That

2006 Drama

Caio and Mari are two young people living in a relationship that goes beyond any definition. Over ten years, the plot transits between three striking moments where their desires conflict and their relationship is put to the test.

Sons

2006 Drama

Lars, a 25-year-old with limited prospects, becomes enraged upon discovering an older man preying on local teenagers. His quest for justice spirals out of control, endangering those he set out to protect.

COMING SOON

Eklipse

2026 Drama

In the summer of 1999, Tomy and his best friend Chris spend their days on an alpine dairy, helping with the milking and exploring the countryside. But when Chris learns that Tomy’s father is in hospital with AIDS, fear and prejudice drive them apart, leaving Tomy to face both rejection and his family’s painful silence.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Tropic of the Mourning Gecko

2026 Drama

As eighteen-year-old Yorgos prepares to leave his Cretan village for military service, an encounter with another young man stirs feelings he has never allowed himself to face. In the final heat of summer, the future once planned for him begins to fall away.

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Fog

2020 Drama

A young man tries to navigate a difficult relationship with his abusive father, whose harsh treatment impacts both him and his mother. As tensions grow, he finds solace and understanding through the bond he shares with his lover and closest friend.

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Lake

2014 Animation, Fantasy, Romance

A hiker gets lost in the woods and decides to take a dip in the lake, where he encounters a mysterious young man.

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Alley Cat

2024 Drama

Isolated in his small Southern town, a young man creates a female alter-ego to become closer to his roommate, a high-school dropout who dreams of becoming a breakout star.

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Midnights with Adam

2013 Drama

Over one night, a newly out young man struggles with his feelings for his straight best friend amid the challenges of a hetero-normative world.

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Body of Angels

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Remi throws himself on the ground, listens to birds and falls asleep in hedges. Gabriel opens his stomach to the tip of a knife. They meet.

Mean Boys

2025 Drama

A lonely teen is pulled into his school’s popular crowd, where online fame, blurred attractions and growing drug use quickly spiral into trouble.

Piggies

2009 Drama

Tomek's quest to impress a girl leads him into a dangerous world of exploitation and self-discovery.

The Radleys

2024 Comedy, Horror

A seemingly ordinary family actually has a dark secret: they are vampires. They choose not to drink blood despite their natural cravings, but their truth is revealed one day

The Adults in the Room

2010 Documentary, Drama

A hybrid documentary chronicles the filmmaker's teenage relationship with an older man, blending past memories with present efforts to transform their story into a compelling narrative film.

In the Woods

2010 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Three young people explore mutual relationships and preferences amidst nature's vast landscapes, navigating their connections and desires in a journey of self-discovery and emotional exploration influenced by their surroundings.

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Guillaume Masturbates

2016 Comedy, Drama

Guillaume masturbates too much.

The Other Family

2011 Drama

Ivana and Chema care for Hendrix, abandoned by his mother, amidst a web of drug deals and personal struggles, finding unexpected bonds in the chaos.

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Whale Valley

2013 Drama

Follow the poignant journey of two brothers in a remote fjord, where the younger one's perspective leads them to a life-altering crossroad.

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Hedon

2019 Drama, Romance

Seeking to reclaim a long-forgotten emotion, Fynn immerses himself in the nocturnal escapades. As dawn breaks and he encounters young Tom, he confronts a haunting question: does he still control his own being?

Flyover Country

2013 Comedy, Drama

A heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and acceptance set in America's heartland.