Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Miles

2016 Comedy, Drama

A kid from middle America joins the girls' volleyball team to secure a scholarship, challenging societal norms.

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Fag

2019 Drama, Romance

Thomas, a 17-year-old student, grapples with his attraction to Esteban amidst spreading rumors of his sexuality, facing scrutiny and judgment from his peers.

Ganymede

2024 Drama, Thriller

When a small-town wrestling star develops feelings for an openly gay classmate, he finds himself haunted by a grotesque creature that infiltrates his thoughts.

Dramarama

2020 Comedy, Drama

A closeted teen's farewell slumber party with his high school drama friends before college leads to a poignant exploration of identity.

Pass the Light

2015 Drama

Steve Bellafiore, a 17-year-old high school senior, launches a bold campaign for Congress to defend his deeply held beliefs, embarking on a journey that challenges his community.

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James

2008 Drama

Young James finds connection with his teacher, Mr. Sutherland, but faces unexpected rejection when he reveals his feelings, exploring themes of youth, identity, and unrequited love in a poignant portrayal of adolescent longing and rejection.

Last Summer

2013 Drama, Romance

High school sweethearts Luke and Jonah spend a quiet Southern summer contemplating their future and America's uncertain path, amidst a backdrop of baseball, bicycles, church, and green bean casserole.

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Sunday

2012 Drama

Marc's life is perfectly ordered until the arrival of new student Alex disrupts everything.

One Day in Summer

2006 Drama

A teenager's death during a soccer match disrupts a tight-knit community.

SHORT FILM

Iftah

2020 Drama

Iftah leaves his family in Tel-Aviv for a solitary life, torn between his attraction to men and his past, navigating societal prejudice across different timelines.

Stonewall

2015 Drama

A young man's political awakening and coming of age in the tumultuous days leading up to the Stonewall Riots.

A Very Natural Thing

1974 Drama, Romance

A 26-year-old gay ex-monk and a school teacher are living in Manhattan. When he meets a man at a gay bar, they quickly move in together, but their differing views on monogamy create tension.

Speed Walking

2014 Drama

In a 1970s provincial town, 14-year-old Martin navigates his sexuality amidst the backdrop of Denmark's evolving attitudes toward pornography and societal norms.

The Rules of Attraction

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

At Camden College, a dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate navigate an unusual love triangle amidst their privileged lives.

Love of Man

1997 Comedy, Drama

In 1990s Spain, a strong friendship between a gay man and his female best friend is tested when he starts a relationship with another man. The girlfriend, used to his attention, becomes jealous, changing all their lives.

From Afar

2015 Drama, Romance

Armando's life changes when he meets Elder, a 17-year-old gang leader in Caracas, sparking a transformative connection amidst urban complexities.

Watercolors

2008 Drama, Romance

Two classmates - one openly gay and the other a school swimming star - navigate friendship, self-discovery, and growing attraction in a poignant exploration of identity.

Swan Song

2021 Comedy, Drama

A formerly flamboyant hairdresser embarks on a poignant journey across a small town to fulfill a unique final request.

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Wastelands

2013 Drama

Lonely teenager Marc secretly loves Olaf, the cool boy-next-door. Their camping trip seems to fulfill Marc's dream of romance until a devastating secret is revealed, shattering his hopes.

Far More

2021 Comedy, Drama

Adrian Grenier stars as Sean McAllister, returning to his hometown for a family reunion that unravels past wounds and prompts a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation.

Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party

2015 Drama

Henry Gamble, a preacher's son celebrating his 17th birthday, invites friends for a pool party that unfolds with unexpected revelations.

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Small Arms

2017 Drama, Thriller

A college student in Northern Michigan, besieged by anonymous homophobic threats, turns to a reclusive survivalist for shooting lessons, determined to assert his strength and resolve in the face of adversity.

Lady Peacock

2014 Comedy, Romance

Conner must become a drag queen to win back his love interest, Devin, from the clutches of a rival drag queen, Adora, in a humorous and competitive tale set in the club scene.

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Son of a Preacher Man

2016 Drama, Musical, Romance

An intense drama unfolds as a pastor grapples with his beliefs when he discovers his son's deep affection for his male friend in a thought-provoking exploration of faith, love, and acceptance.

Fair Haven

2016 Drama

Returning to his family farm after conversion therapy, a young man reconciles his father's expectations with memories of a forbidden past love.

Akron

2015 Drama, Romance

Benny and Christopher, college freshmen, fall in love amidst the backdrop of a football game, but a tragic past threatens their budding relationship.

Another Gay Movie

2006 Comedy, Romance

Four high school friends make a pact to lose their virginity before college, leading to unexpected challenges and revelations.