Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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.

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Confession

2012 Drama

Pat O'Sullivan is an ordinary teenager. He studies. He like sports. He has dreams and aspirations like every other person. Unfortunately there is a tremendous weight on his shoulders. Listen to his confession.

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.

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My Pana

2023 Drama

A tale of immigration and exile, this story follows a teenager adapting to a new society with only his youth, body, and resilience.

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The Anniversary

2022 Drama

Rosa celebrates her engagement anniversary with Roberto. While waiting for their dinner date, she spends the afternoon in the pool with her younger brother, Angelo. They discuss a recent news story about a boy's body found in a field a few kilometres away. Roberto arrives earlier than expected, and the glances exchanged among the three grow increasingly enigmatic and tense

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The Raspberry Reich

2004 Comedy, Romance

A left-wing terrorist group, consisting of several gay men and a female leader, kidnaps the son of a wealthy industrialist.

Tell Me About Yourself

2022 Comedy, Drama

Follows Chava, a 17-year-old boy who has a secret admirer, but feels more attracted to boys. When leaving his school in a rainy day, Carlos offers him a ride, and so their adventure begins.

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Just Boys

2018 Drama

Adam and Isaac spend an afternoon in the park, smoking, dancing, drinking. Does it hold the promise of something more?