Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

Triggered

2019 Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Two teenagers fake an attack by a legendary serial killer for a little attention, but the plan backfires when this triggers the real killer to resurface and go after them.

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Brother

2015 Drama

Erik is a young skateboarder who keeps an eye on his sister’s boyfriend. Erik does everything to attract the boy’s attention.

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Tim and the Fluteboy

2018 Drama

To come out of the closet, you first have to enter.

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Boomerang

2005 Drama

Paul is facing the hard feeling of being abandoned by the person he loves. But is his fear really justified or is it just the echo of a past wound?

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Cake

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A late night Internet hook-up between a housebound gamer and a relentless party boy runs overtime and awkwardly transitions into a neighbourhood BBQ. Trapped amongst the oldies, the two young men discover what they're actually looking for is not so different after all.

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An Ordinary Night

1996 Comedy, Drama

After a night out, a young French man rides his bicycle through the streets of the city, making his way to his boyfriend’s home for an intimate evening together.

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Incendios

2021 Drama

After finishing secondary school, two teenagers hang out in the industrial margins of their rapidly changing hometown. It's the last summer the boys have to explore their relationship before one of them is forced to move away.

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XY Anatomy of a Boy

2009 Documentary

Can you be a virgin, gay and into girls? An intimate study of six homosexual boys. In the changing room some of the uncertainties and embarrassment’s of youth emerge, such as the tale of hunky Peter, romance and the naff value of losing your virginity during a Disney movie.

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Between Us

2016 Comedy

A son and his father struggle to find common ground when the son starts to question his gender identity.

The Other End

2016 Drama

After a 43-year-old divorcee begins a relationship with a 17-year-old boy, they must face his parents' disagreement and fight for their relationship.

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Time to Come

2016 Drama

Rami must decide if his love for Lee is strong enough to come out as a gay Muslim.

Water Boyy

2015 Romance

A group of male swimmer, focusing on two of them, with their daily life. The first meeting wasn’t so bad. But next thing he know, his hands was tied and his mouth choked with a cloth only to find his mates circling around him and telling him rumours about his roommate.

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Intrinsic Moral Evil

2013 Drama, Romance

Follows three dancers who play with the viewer’s perception and expectations.

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Heaven

2019 Drama

A shy teenager tries to rig a game of seven minutes in heaven to confess his feelings to the boy he likes.

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Perpetual

2015 Drama, Romance

Sebastian explores his sexuality in encounters with Jacob at an adult club, hoping for love but finding lust. As their relationship falters, Sebastian returns, seeking closure in a dark and unfamiliar world.

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With You, in Our Town

2024 Drama

Returning home from university for the summer, Benny finds it hard to reconnect with his group of friends, who have all changed. Things get more complicated when he discovers he has feelings for his childhood best friend, Tom.

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Cure(d)

2011 Comedy, Drama

After coming out to his parents and wanting to be 'normal', Jason takes what he believes to be a cure for being gay.

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Apollo

2016 Comedy, Drama

Apollon, a teenager grappling with societal expectations of masculinity, daydreams about attaining the ideal physique — defined by muscular bulk and confidence.

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Lightrapping

2016 Drama

Photographer Gustavo documents naked men in São Paulo's public spaces, drawing curious young Pedro into a journey of self-discovery and exploration amidst the city's diverse and dynamic environments.

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Xavier

2016 Comedy

Nicolas notices his eleven-year-old son, Xavier, balancing his passion for drumming with an interest in a particular group of boys, prompting a father's reflection on parenting and acceptance.

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Mr. Sugar Daddy

2016 Drama

Hans, seeking a fresh start, falls for young Andrej, and is thrust into a game where no one emerges victorious.

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Mother Knows Best

2016 Drama, Romance

A mother's nonchalant response to her son introducing his boyfriend sparks unexpected insights and heartfelt conversations about love and life.

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About a Father

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As 60-year-old Jindrich awaits a heart transplant, his wife tries to shield him from the stress of their son David's visit, during which David hopes to broach the topic of his unconventional lifestyle.

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Wait it Out

2018 Comedy, Romance

A self-proclaimed 'anti-bully' faces his high-school bully on a blind date, challenging his perceptions of bullying, victimhood, and role models.

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Alex and the Handyman

2017 Comedy

Alex, a young boy living in a mansion, becomes infatuated with Jared, the brooding handyman. Determined to win Jared's attention, Alex embarks on playful antics to bridge the gap between their

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Islands

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Characters navigate a labyrinth of love and desire, where passion and longing intertwine.

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The Tightrope Walkers

2017 Comedy, Drama

Vincent's life takes a dramatic turn after a memorable night with Jean-Christophe on the beach, where a revelation threatens to change everything he thought he knew about himself and his future.