Gay Films with Coming Out Scenes

Eighteen

2005 Drama

Pip receives his grandfather's WWII memoirs on his 18th birthday, unearthing family secrets.

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Happy Birthday!

1997 Drama

On his 30th birthday, Chico wakes up to a voicemail from his girlfriend singing "Happy Birthday." But when he finds Joao in bed next to him, he realizes this birthday is far from typical.

29th and Gay

2005 Comedy

Follows James Sanchez, an everyman approaching 30 without a six-pack, a full head of hair, or a boyfriend.

SHORT FILM

The Disco Years

1991 Drama

Follows Tom's coming out journey in high school amidst friendship and homophobia.

SHORT FILM

Dudes

2016 Comedy

Matt, Jay, and Bobby are left reeling as they try to come to terms with the life-changing news that their best friend Denny has come out of the closet.

In the Blood

2006 Horror, Thriller

Cassidy juggles college life, protecting his sister from a series of murders, and exploring his own emerging attraction to men, adding layers of suspense and personal discovery to his journey.

Block Pass

2024 Drama

Willy and Jojo are childhood friends who never leave each other's side. To beat boredom, they train at the Pampa, a motocross track. One evening, Willy discovers Jojo's secret.

For the Bible Tells Me So

2007 Documentary, Romance

An exploration of how the religious right in the U.S. has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community, and the intersection between religion and homosexuality.

Fashion Victims

2007 Comedy, Romance

Salesman Wolfgang, under threat from a rival, loses his driver's license. Desperate, he enlists his son Karsten as a reluctant chauffeur. Matters complicate when Karsten falls for Wolfgang's rival.

SHORT FILM

Boy Code

2016 Comedy, Drama

An outsider high school senior takes excessive measures to lose his virginity in order to prove himself manly enough to his party-throwing peer.

SHORT FILM

Summer’s End

2024 Drama

Elliott discovers his father on a hookup app while on a family vacation. His confrontation with his alcoholic father's infidelity becomes a reckoning with himself and his own demons.

SHORT FILM

Things We Only Say at Night

2020 Documentary

In an attempt to rediscover his passion for sharing stories, film student Leo Becker explores his journey, emotions and confusion when coming out to his family. Leo explores the pressure of trying to find a label in something that can not be labelled at all: love.

Shank

2009 Drama

A closeted teenage gang member's relationship with a bullied gay victim challenges loyalty and identity amidst turmoil and self-discovery.

COMING SOON

3670

2025 Drama

Cheol-jun has become close friends with many, but he conceals the fact that he is gay from them. Contending with feelings of isolation and longing for deeper connection, summons the courage to explore Seoul's vibrant gay community.

Undertow

2009 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Set on the Peruvian coast, where a married fisherman navigates his devotion to a male lover within the confines of tradition.

8: The Mormon Proposition

2010 Documentary

A scorching critique explores the Mormon Church's role in promoting California's Proposition 8 and its impact on LGBT rights.

SHORT FILM

FBOY

2023 Comedy

A man faces his commitment issues at a tense family dinner, all while maintaining the illusion of a perfect relationship.

SHORT FILM

Christmas Coming Out

2021 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A young man's Christmas past comes alive through an action figure, guiding him towards courage and self-acceptance.

Stolen Moments

2025 Compilation

A husband and father is haunted by the consequences of a one-night stand, a young man returns to his home town to reflect on the tragic events that he left to escape, and a student's holiday in Corsica proves an opportunity for friendship, reflection and self-discovery. An intimate collection of stories of fleeting encounters, private worlds and enduring memories both cherished and traumatic.

SHORT FILM

Poker Gayme

2017 Drama

A simple poker night takes an unexpected turn when John’s long held secret slips out. As the truth settles over the table, it is not the confession itself that disturbs him, but the way his friends respond.

Passing Strangers

1974 Drama, Romance

A closeted gay teenager finds love, community, and a political awakening when he decides to answer an older, jaded man’s personal ad.

Our dad, Danielle

2024 Documentary

An inspiring journey to authenticity by a high-powered lawyer in Texas living the American dream who, at 57, comes out as trans. Facing social and career fallout, she navigates her new life with her wife of over 30 years and family.

SHORT FILM

The Choice of Evils

2018 Drama

Antoine is thinking about coming out to his parents. But how to tell them? Will he regret it?

Role/Play

2010 Drama, Romance

A recently outed soap opera actor and a gay marriage activist navigate the complexities of fame and love within the gay community.

Sasha

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sasha, a piano prodigy grappling with emerging sexuality, faces added stress as his tutor prepares to leave, unaware of Sasha's feelings.

Four More Years

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Political leader David risks scandal with his forbidden love for Martin from a rival party, navigating a perilous path to keep their relationship alive.

COMING SOON

Fallaway

2025 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Two college freshmen, caught in a controlling church, struggle between faith, family and who they really are.