Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Heavenly Touch

2009 Drama, Romance

Struggling to support his family after his mother's depression forces him and his sister to leave school, Jonard searches for any way to earn a living. A friend introduces him to a massage parlor that serves a predominantly gay clientele, drawing him into a hidden world where survival comes at a personal cost.

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God

2019 Drama

A college student's sexuality is questioned amid fraternity life and poetic intrigue.

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Baby

2019 Drama

Ali, a Dominican-American teen in the Bronx, navigates love and identity.

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Far West

2003 Comedy

In the desert, isolation amplifies fear and desperation.

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Soft

2020 Drama

Sam - 16, queer, and falling in love - struggles to untangle himself from his abusive martial arts coach.

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Oasis

2016 Drama

An introverted teenager faces a dilemma after capturing a charming backpacker naked in a caravan shower block. He must decide whether to safeguard his prized secret or preserve his cherished friendship.

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Animal Within

2012 Horror

Alone in a hotel suite, a young student witnesses the dark dealings of a sinister man, challenging his perception of reality.

The Catholic School

2021 Drama

In late September 1975, a renowned Catholic school in Rome for sheltered, upper-middle-class boys is attacked in what became known as the Circeo Massacre. The film examines what triggered the violence.

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Spokane

2004 Drama, Romance

Two friends ditch a wedding for a night at a club and end up in a hotel room, setting off a series of unexpected events.

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Why Does God Hate Me?

2011 Comedy, Drama

A gay teen in a religious town faces hostility from family and community over his sexuality. His best friend Esther tries to "cure" him after he comes out to her.

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A Little Comfort

2004 Drama, Romance

High school seniors Arnaud and Guillaume face the uncertainties of adolescence as summer approaches. With thoughts of cigarettes, alcohol, and intimacy, they're left questioning their attractions and future.

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It’s Consuming Me

2012 Drama, Romance

Caught in memories of what could have been, one struggles to move forward while losing grip on reality.

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Out Now

2005 Drama

Tom, a Bavarian teenager, struggles with his homosexuality in a small town. After discovering Nikias, a school bully, secretly engaging in gay relationships, Tom confronts his own desires and the complexities of teenage identity in a conservative community.

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Dirty

2020 Drama, Romance

Marco's skipped class with his boyfriend Graham takes an unexpected turn.

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King of Swords

2007 Drama

Follows a lonely young man through the night as he meets his perfect stranger. But when he heads out for a late night hookup he gets more than he bargained for.

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Zinzan

2017 Drama

A rugby-mad father fears his son might not be recruited into the national Under 20s team when he insists on bringing his boyfriend to practice.

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Adult

2017 Drama

Having enabled a loss that now torments her, a woman enters an adult store in search of redemption. Adapted from a short story by Christos Tsiolkas.

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Quiet

2015 Drama

A visual exploration of a generation's struggle to re-claim feelings of affection and intimacy.

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The Swimming Trunks

2013 Drama

On holiday on a campsite by the seaside, Remy, is fascinated by Stephan, the father of one of his playmates. This is a new, confusing feeling for him. Nobody knows what he is going through especially not handsome Stephan.

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Flex

2020 Comedy

Charles's childhood fascination with a muscle-flexing man in a TV ad sparks a lifelong journey of self-discovery and growth.

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Pink Lemonade

2016 Drama, Romance

Clara and Alex's friendship gets complicated when Clara starts wanting to be more than friends and is mystified when Alex doesn't share the sentiment. A look into teenage lust, sexuality, and loneliness.

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No Ordinary Joe

2005 Romance

Matthew, in the closet, struggles with his feelings and daydreams about Joe Orton.

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Tell Me How

2018 Drama, Romance

As Matt initiates a romantic relationship with Damien, they both embark on a tumultuous journey to defend their love, questioning whether it will ultimately be reciprocated.

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Citrus & Moan

2016 Documentary

Citrus: The first time I told a boy I loved him. Moan: The time I moaned another crushes name during an intimate moment.

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Baby Shark

2005 Comedy

A loner finds solace in the company of a young couple daily after school.

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Dirty Magazines

2008 Comedy, Drama

A mother's discovery under her son's bed sparks a surprising relationship shift.

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Fish Boy

2023 Drama

A lyrical meditation on faith and queerness through the eyes of an Asian American teenager. When 16-year-old Patrick questions his love for God and his sexuality, scales start to grow from his skin.