Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

How to Get from Here to There

2019 Drama, Sci-Fi

After his mother's death, a gay man returns to his childhood home where he discovers a cardboard time machine, prompting reflections on life choices and legacy.

A Brother

2018 Drama, Romance

Tom's quiet summer with his family is disrupted when another family arrives, bringing their son Felix into Tom's life, altering his expectations for the season.

Ekaj

2015 Drama

Ekaj, a naive teen, navigates New York City with cynical night worker Mecca, finding love amidst challenges of illness and survival.

SHORT FILM

Prora

2012 Drama, Romance

What begins as an innocent game soon turns into an ambiguous confrontation when Matthieu leads his friend into an abandoned building.

The Smell of Us

2014 Drama

Centered on a group of skateboarders in Paris, a story unfolds of self-destructive tendencies and the search for meaning amidst youthful rebellion.

Uncle Frank

2020 Comedy, Drama

Frank and his niece Beth embark on a road trip to a family funeral, joined unexpectedly by Frank's lover, Walid, in a journey of familial bonds and personal revelations.

Rock Haven

2007 Drama, Romance

Brady's Christian beliefs clash with his attraction to Clifford, exploring love and identity in a coastal town setting.

Hit and Runway

1999 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Alex and Elliot, an unlikely duo, collaborate on a film featuring a New York cop undercover as a fashion model.

Mandragora

1997 Drama

Two gay teenage runaways in Prague struggle to survive on the streets, resorting to desperate measures in a harsh and unforgiving world.

For a Lost Soldier

1992 Drama, Romance

Set in the Netherlands at the end of WWII, this touching story explores the complex relationship between a soldier and a displaced, lonely adolescent boy, told through flashbacks.

All Over the Guy

2001 Comedy, Romance

While Jackie and Brett's relationship heats up, their efforts to pair Eli and Tom seem doomed as the latter couple spirals out of love.

SHORT FILM

Cognitio

2018 Drama

During his stay in a psychiatric hospital, Tobias forms a friendship with Emil.

John Apple Jack

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

John and Jack's childhood friendship is tested when John's extravagant lifestyle clashes with Jack's dreams, leading to revelations and reconciliation.

American Fiction

2023 Comedy, Drama

A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain.

Falling

2020 Drama

John's worlds collide when his aging father visits, prompting reflections on family dynamics and the intersections of their very different lives.

Tab Hunter Confidential

2015 Documentary

Explore the journey of matinee idol Tab Hunter from teenage stable boy to becoming a closeted Hollywood star in the conformist 1950s, navigating fame, identity, and personal relationships.

SHORT FILM

The Last Time I Saw Richard

2013 Horror, Mystery

Jonah takes pride in being the solitary figure at the teen mental health clinic. However, his world shifts when a new patient, Richard, arrives, and they are compelled to share a room.

Jamie Marks Is Dead

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

A high school student is visited by the lonely ghost of a former classmate.

Behind the Candelabra

2013 Drama, Musical, Romance

A chronicle of the turbulent romance between singer Liberace and his lover Scott Thorson delves into fame, love, and personal struggles.

Crutch

2004 Drama, Romance

Tells the story of David, who navigates family turmoil and substance abuse under the influence of Kenny, a former actor turned coach, leading to a spiral of self-destruction and redemption.

SHORT FILM

Invulnerable

2005 Romance

Elías, beginning his career as a high school teacher and a new relationship with Pedro, learns he is HIV positive. He grapples with how to disclose this to his new lover.

Death on the Beach

1991 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A wealthy businesswoman's son returns home, haunted by trauma and a deadly secret that drives him to violence.

Happy Endings

2005 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Intertwines multiple stories to explore love, family dynamics, and life's unpredictable nature with wit.

SHORT FILM

My Other

2017 Drama

Leo has graduated with outstanding results. However, when it comes to love, he hasn’t been as fortunate. Despite having had some experiences with other boys his age, he struggles to form a deeper connection with them.

Peyote

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Pablo embarks on a transformative desert road trip with Marco, forcing them to confront their feelings and identities.

SHORT FILM

Little Potato

2017 Documentary

Wes Hurley's autobiographical tale follows his journey from growing up gay in Soviet Russia to escaping to Seattle with his mother, facing new challenges under his Christian fundamentalist American stepfather.

Priest

1994 Drama, Romance

During confessional, a homosexual Catholic priest learns of a young girl's abuse by her father, forcing him to confront his secrets and responsibilities.