Coming-of-Age Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

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A Sight on You

2018 Drama

Tim welcomes his brother Julio back after a year without seeing him. Their relationship begins to change after Tim makes a discovery in the middle of the night.

Cas

2016 Drama, Romance

Pepijn and Sjors' seven-year relationship faces turmoil when they let Cas, a student, stay on their couch while he looks for a new place.

The Witnesses

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends in 1980s Paris confronts the AIDS epidemic, testing their bonds and resilience.

Love of Siam

2007 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Childhood friends separated by tragedy reunite as teenagers, discovering unexpected feelings as one of them becomes a pop singer, navigating newfound emotions amidst fame and personal growth.

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Personals

2021 Drama

A socially anxious teen responds to a Craigslist ad for a glory hole encounter and strikes an unexpected connection with a stranger behind the sheet.

Sunday Morning

2017 Drama, Thriller

A student's journey to discover his sexuality in a conservative area is made harder as he struggles with abuse, manipulation, and fear.

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Consequence

2016 Drama

When Ty commits the gravest mistake of his life, can he find a way to rectify it? Or will he have to come to terms with the consequences of his actions?

Starving

2014 Drama

A lonely and emotionally detached young man wanders the streets of central Buenos Aires, consumed by a restless craving for connection and intimacy. The story moves between tender moments with close companions and raw, uninhibited encounters that reflect the character's inner hunger for something more.

Saturday Church

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Musical

A 14-year-old boy, navigating the complexities of gender identity and grappling with religious beliefs, discovers solace and passion through the realm of fantasy, offering an escape from his inner-city life.

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Grotto

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Returning to his hometown after a transformative year away, a 20-year-old navigates the changes and challenges of his new reality.

Time to Leave

2005 Drama

A fashion photographer with terminal cancer decides to face his end alone, preparing his loved ones for a future without him rather than prolonging his life with chemotherapy or accepting their sympathy.

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Between Friends

2010 Comedy, Romance

Jorge makes an unusual request of Noah, challenging the boundaries of their friendship and forcing him to confront his own sense of self.

My Best Friend

2018 Drama, Romance

Lorenzo leads a sheltered life with his family in Argentine Patagonia. When a close family friend dies in an accident, they take in his son, Caíto, into their home.

SHORT FILM

Ronny & i

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young man grapples with his sexuality and his unspoken feelings for his best friend.

About Us

2017 Drama, Romance

Two young students embark on the journey of their first love.

Kaboom

2010 Comedy, Sci-Fi

A college freshman experiences prophetic dreams that reveal a mysterious and unsettling truth about his classmates, thrusting him into a supernatural journey of self-discovery and revelation.

Big Boys

2023 Comedy, Drama

During a camping trip, a teenage boy's unexpected crush leads to a weekend of self-discovery and laughter in this heartwarming coming-of-age tale.

SHORT FILM

The One You Never Forget

2019 Drama

A boy eagerly prepares for his debut dance, but when his date arrives, he is suddenly confronted with a crucial choice.

Dust

2018 Drama

Alko lives in the Dutch countryside. While he and his best friend Björn are struggling with their emerging sexuality, the villagers suspect Alko of being gay. This troubles him so much that he makes a decision he will come to regret.

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Pria

2017 Drama, Romance

Caught between rural Indonesian traditions and Western ideals of freedom, a teenager grapples with the expectations of adulthood and cultural identity.

Spa Night

2016 Drama

A closeted Korean-American teenager takes a job at a Korean spa to support his family, only to stumble upon a clandestine world of gay encounters that both terrifies and intrigues him.

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Ruben

2012 Drama, Romance

Ruben is in search of his sexuality and experiences harassment and violence along the way.

SHORT FILM

Light Bulb Sun

2012 Drama

Delves into the complexities of friendship and unrequited love among college friends, exploring themes of obsession and emotional turmoil.

Love Me Anyway

2018 Drama, Romance

Explores love and temptation as a filmmaker falls for a surfer while his wife embarks on an affair with another woman.

Éden & Charlie

2024 Romance

In an uninhabited house, Éden and Charlie meet and, through their explorations, discover hidden secrets that force them to confront their repressed desires and come to terms with their identities.

SHORT FILM

Louder Than Words

2017 Drama, Musical, Romance

A young musician named Ansel unexpectedly crosses paths with Niall, a charming deaf dancer.

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2016 Drama

Tim, a reserved 16-year-old athlete with remarkable brilliance and talent, finds himself teetering on the edge as the pressure mounts, pushing him to the brink where human limits blur into the point of no return.