Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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Out Again

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sam, a 16-year-old with time-traveling abilities, repeatedly tries to come out to his crush, Jordan, in pursuit of the perfect coming out scenario.

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Fratello

2019 Drama

Delves into the complexities of intimacy through the lens of gender dynamics.

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Crazyhouse

2015 Drama

After his best friend's suicide, a teenage boy grapples with guilt and explores his own sexuality amidst grief and confusion.

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Before Midnight Cowboy

2015 Drama

A lonely young man finds solace in an evening spent with a professional cuddler, exploring themes of intimacy and emotional connection.

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Bruno

2016 Comedy

A boy struggles with his coming out.

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Why My Son?

2015 Drama

Thomas, living with his solitary father after his mother's death, confesses that his friendship with Louis is evolving into something deeper, challenging familial dynamics.

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Indoors

2013 Drama, Romance

During summer vacation, Nahuel and friends navigate burgeoning tensions amidst carefree activities, hesitant to act on their desires.

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The Cousin

2008 Drama

A sheltered teenager from the city visits his tough, older cousin in Laredo, Texas, where he learns gritty lessons about masculinity, resilience, and the realities of growing up.

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On the Roof

2015 Drama

Adrián and friends regularly spy on a sunbathing girl until discovering one friend's interest in a nearby guy, reshaping their perceptions and relationships in unexpected ways.

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From the Top

2020 Drama

After being mugged on the street, a queer musician's past trauma resurfaces, gradually unraveling his peace of mind.

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Romeo’s Kiss

2007 Drama, Romance

Cécile's rehearsal for "Romeo & Juliet" takes a surprising turn when her boyfriend Thomas reluctantly steps in as Juliet, sparking unexpected dynamics with Jérémie, who plays Romeo.

Sex & Water

2018 Drama

A young documentarian works on a school project about gay intimacy and romance, going back to the 1950s. He interviews two seniors about their past experiences, as told through flashbacks to the past.

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We Are Okay Now

2017 Drama

After a party, Jonnah, a troubled gay teenager, spends time with his straight best friend Demitri.

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Him

2017 Drama

Max, a 12-year-old who is deaf, develops a crush on his older sister's boyfriend during a weekend getaway.

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A Team of Two

2021 Drama

Flávio and Wendel are from the same soccer school and they share the dream of being a professional soccer players.

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Swimming Pool

2017 Comedy

Jota and Santi, teenage boys in Madrid, chase adventure to beat the summer heat, risking everything to explore a legendary pool in a controversial part of the city.

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Fantabulous

2009 Drama

Step into the fantastical world of a teenage boy, where extravagant makeup, vibrant clothing, and flawless choreography shape his journey of self-discovery and expression.

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The Inner Shadow

2018 Drama

A boy idolizes his father's masculinity until he uncovers a hidden darkness within him.

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Spring

2018 Drama

Fernando finds himself drawn to his closest friend. They ditch school together and embark on a spontaneous camping trip deep in the woods.

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Ultra Bleu

2016 Drama, Romance

Following a tumultuous breakup with his ex-boyfriend, Jim Park encounters a stranger whose presence forces him to confront deeper, underlying issues.

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Affection

2020 Drama

A young gay man must confront his aversion to public displays of affection after a verbal altercation with a passing stranger drives a wedge between him and his boyfriend.

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Sog

2019 Romance

Explores a magnetic force drawing bodies together, an irresistible yet elusive physical connection.

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Sundown

2019 Drama

An elderly man gets a visit from his childhood best friend, who appears to him as a teenager.

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Gusts of Wild Life

2019 Drama

It is said he has someone locked up. People have seen him looking over from the other side of the fence. That kid will disappear any day.

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Kali Ma

2007 Comedy, Thriller

An Indian mother takes justice into her own hands when she discovers her son is a victim of bullying.

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Unconditional

2017 Drama

A teenage boy, struggling emotionally with his sexuality, prepares to come out to his parents by baking a cake.

Love Syndrome: The Beginning

2024 Drama, Romance

Despite Itt and Day's destructive relationship, they have gradually grown affection for one another. However, to see if Day's feelings are true, Itt drastically runs away, driving Day wild with rage. How will this twisted tale end?