Gay Films with Coming Out Scenes

The Unknown Cyclist

1998 Drama

Fulfilling a dying man's wish, loved ones embark on a transformative 450-mile charity bicycle ride through Northern California, navigating personal challenges and finding strength in shared purpose.

Like It Is

1998 Drama, Romance

In England, a young boxer faces the challenges of coming out while falling for a music producer, navigating love and acceptance.

Don’t Tell Anyone

1998 Drama

Based on the alleged autobiography of gay Peruvian talk show host Jaime Bailey, the story follows Joaquin from a high-class child dealing with his sexuality, through teenage pressure from his macho father, to an independent, lazy college student, and later a cocaine addict in Lima and Miami.

Under One Roof

2002 Comedy, Romance

A Chinese-American man navigates the journey to find genuine love and acceptance from his family, while balancing his identity with traditional cultural values.

The Closet

2001 Comedy

To avoid losing his job, a man and his neighbor concoct a rumor about his fake homosexuality, sparking unexpected consequences and challenging perceptions in their community.

Leaving Metropolis

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A famous painter disrupts a young couple's marriage, creating an emotional triangle.

The Nature of Nicholas

2002 Drama, Horror, Romance

A teenager grapples with strange experiences after realizing he's attracted to a classmate.

Ma Vie

2002 Comedy, Drama

Etienne, a young ice skating enthusiast, documents his life, uncovering his unspoken desires for his teacher as he explores themes of love and friendship.

Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World

2003 Documentary

Presents the realities of coming out in developed countries.

COMING SOON

Downtown

2026 Comedy

During the COVID pandemic, three friends reunite after decades of silence, confronting old wounds from their queer youth in 1980s Amsterdam.

COMING SOON

Test

2026 Drama

Eddie dreams of becoming a bodybuilding champion and escaping rural Ohio. His gruelling training routine makes it easier to hide unspoken desires from a doting mother and girlfriend, but the pressures of an upcoming championship and the arrival of a charming coach bring his pretense to a startling halt.

SHORT FILM

Church Camp

2022 Comedy

Josh, an awkward camp counselor who happens to be bisexual at a Bible camp, finds himself on the verge of revealing the truth to everyone around him.

SHORT FILM

Sammy the Salmon

2018 Comedy

Unable to pluck up the courage to come-out to his girlfriend, Spencer comes across Sammy - a talking salmon who offers to get his love life back on track.

Guigo Offline

2017 Drama

Guigo is in love with Sabrina, with whom he exchanges messages through his cell phone. He is the son of separated parents. One day he and his friend Túlio travel to a fishery with their father, Roberto, and his friend, Paulo.

SHORT FILM

Straight A

2016 Drama, Romance

Struggling with maintaining his secret gay relationship and keeping up with his image of being the perfect straight A son, Alex must face his father and tell him the truth about his sexuality.

SHORT FILM

Crush

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Tina discovers her crush, Robbie, is gay and attempts to play matchmaker with his affections.

SHORT FILM

Reflections

2022 Drama

Set between Mexico and the Dominican Republic, a group of young gay men navigate the challenges of self discovery, desire and acceptance in societies where being themselves is not always welcomed.

SHORT FILM

You Are Beautiful

2015 Drama

A young man prepares for a casual encounter with an older man, but when they finally meet, an unexpected revelation about each other's identities changes the course of their evening.

To the Moon

2024 Comedy

After a chance encounter with a handsome stranger, single dad Sam wrestles with the idea of coming out of the closet at 38.

SHORT FILM

Ok

2007 Comedy, Drama

Two young men's drug-fueled restroom conversation takes a profound turn as they reveal deeper desires and fears.

SHORT FILM

Lions in Waiting

2017 Drama, Romance

A young hockey player gains the courage to embrace his true self after facing hazing, becoming an inspiration to a teammate striving to find their own fearlessness.

SHORT FILM

Breakfast?

2002 Drama, Romance

Boris is enamored with Til, but jealousy threatens their budding relationship.

Strange Bedfellows

2004 Comedy

Two 'very straight' old timers adjust to portraying a loving gay couple after misrepresenting their relationship for tax benefits.

Sugar

2004 Drama, Romance

Troubled suburban teen Cliff explores a complicated connection.

Touch of Pink

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Canadian gay man's orderly life in London is upended by his devoutly Muslim mother's unexpected visit.

Stupid Boy

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Loic's coming-of-age is marked by his experiences in a chocolate factory and his evolving friendships, including a complicated relationship that challenges his view of himself and others.

Guys and Balls

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A soccer team ostracizes their gay goalie after a loss, prompting him to assemble an all-gay team for a showdown.