Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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40 Minutes

2014 Drama

Sent to reparative therapy by his parents, Joey struggles to reconcile his feelings and autonomy amidst therapeutic efforts to change his sexuality, highlighting the complexities of identity and self-discovery.

COMING SOON

Actual Nobodies

2026 Comedy, Drama

When Joyce, an eccentric woman in her seventies, rents out her spare room to Anthony, a young gay man rejected by his family, their unlikely house share sparks constant clashes, unexpected friendship and a chance for both to heal old wounds.

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The Interpreter

2019 Drama, Romance

Kaito, a Japanese-American interpreter in Tokyo, is hired to bridge the language gap between Jacob, an American pursuing a romance with a Japanese woman named Hiromi. But as he becomes increasingly involved in their lives, Kaito begins to notice unsettling inconsistencies that suggest someone is hiding a dangerous secret. To uncover the truth, he must step out from behind the scenes before it's too late.

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Never or Now

2014 Drama

As his remarkable life draws to a close, Alan Driscol chooses to confront the one desire he has spent a lifetime denying. In his final chapter, he dares to embrace the experience he once believed was forever beyond his reach.

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Magic Mushrooms

2017 Comedy, Fantasy

After a teenage boy and his crush magically switch bodies after taking mushrooms, he discovers that attraction is more complicated than he thought.

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Don’t Be a DICK!

2020 Animation

Examines how adult media shapes perceptions of the male body, exploring the influence of racial bias, colonial history, and Western beauty standards on ideals of masculinity and desirability.

Combat

2006 Drama, Romance

The tale of two young men both deeply in love who can only express their feelings through acts of physical violence committed upon each other.

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Who We Are

2010 Drama, Romance

Best friends navigate their deepening feelings for each other amidst societal pressures and personal growth, testing the boundaries of their friendship and emotional connection.

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One on One

2010 Comedy, Romance

A story about compromise, 'One On One' follow Alex and Trevor as they work out their relationship on and off the basketball court, after one of them asks the other one to join a waltz class together.

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A Coming Out Story

2013 Comedy

A teenage boy comes out to his family about his sexual orientation, which proves disastrous.

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After

2009 Drama, Romance

Three teenage boys idealize an older football player, only to witness his tragic death and face their own realities.

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Dead Knot

1968 Drama

Explores youthful angst and restlessness through the complex and intertwined relationships of two men, as well as a woman

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Guardian

2018 Drama

Through a series of heartfelt video diaries, a mother reaches out to counsel her suicidal son as he navigates the challenges of accepting his sexuality.

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Bonhomme

2020 Comedy

A dare leads a rugby player to kiss his waiter, leading to his first night with a man and the hope of a meaningful romance, complicated by unforeseen circumstances.

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Basketball & Maths

2009 Drama, Romance

Jerome and Cedric play basketball in the same team at school. Jerome also gives Cedric some private math lessons. One day, during one of such lessons, Cedric kisses Jerome. They both interpret the other's reaction mistakenly. And it will be Jerome who will have to work things out.

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It’s Just in My Head

2020 Drama, Romance

Andreas and Alessandro, lifelong friends, confront revelations that test their bond and reshape their lives in unexpected ways.

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Secret Roommate

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Yeong Min, Yeong Hoon's younger brother, unexpectedly arrives at his brother's house, where Yeong Hoon lives with his secret lover, Tae Ho. The couple scrambles to hide their relationship, pretending to be roommates until the end.

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Heal, Goose

2013 Drama, Romance

Max navigates a pivotal day with his friends, exploring his journey of self-discovery and understanding of his identity and sexuality.

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White Rock

2024 Drama

David heads out on a date, unaware that his curious older brother is secretly trailing him, only to stumble upon an unexpected secret.

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Protect Me from What I Want

2009 Drama, Romance

Saleem, an Asian student from Bradford, encounters Daz. They spend the night together. He is ashamed of himself and what he has done the following day.

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Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

2021 Drama

Akbar navigates the pressures of college life by feigning enthusiasm for football, leading to unexpected friendships and self-discovery beyond societal expectations.

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Heritage

2017 Drama

Noam, a young gay man, discovers that his father, who just died, had a secret affair with a married man. He follows and meets that man. He now holds his father's secret.

Kambyo

2008 Drama

In the final summer before adulthood begins, cousins Macky and Manuel hit the road in search of Macky’s missing friend Philip. Along for the ride are their adventurous friend Xavier and his intriguing companion Aldo. As the journey unfolds, the group navigates new connections, unexpected emotions, and the challenges of discovering who they are and what they want from the future.

Pleasure Factory

2007 Drama

A series of intertwining tales involve “pleasure seekers and pleasure providers” during the course of one night in Geylang, Singapore’s red-light district.

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Light

2021 Romance

Scarred by a painful past and forced into sex work, Light struggles to believe a different life is possible. Everything begins to change when he crosses paths with Shuo, an undercover police officer who offers him a safe place to stay. As trust slowly replaces fear, Light must decide whether he's ready to leave his past behind and embrace the chance for a new beginning.

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Promise of a Wild Love

2022 Drama, Fantasy

After stumbling into a party, a young man realizes this night will change his life forever.

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Drowning

2009 Drama, Romance

Mik's life is upended by his brother's sudden death, forcing him to redefine himself as his best friend Dan forms a new relationship, adding further turmoil.