Gay Films with Coming Out Scenes

Jess & James

2015 Drama, Romance

Jess and James embark on a spontaneous road trip across Argentina, exploring their attraction and freedom amidst societal expectations and personal desires.

SHORT FILM

Mab Hudel

2022 Drama

Enys juggles farm work, local rugby fame, and pub life while seeking love in a small community.

Teenage Kicks

2016 Drama

Miklós is coming to terms with his own sexuality, and when his best friend Dan reveals that he has a new girlfriend, this puts an end to their plans to run away together.

Before the Fall

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ben, a stylish attorney, and Lee, a rugged welder with a troubled past, find common ground and unexpected love during a hiking trip.

My Life with James Dean

2017 Comedy, Drama

Still pining for his ex-boyfriend, Géraud has come to a French seaside town to present his new experimental film, but the only person keen on seeing it is the cinema’s underage projectionist who becomes smitten with the handsome director.

The War Boys

2009 Drama, Romance

Three vigilantes stationed at the border soon realize their mission to repel illegal crossings reveals inner boundaries they must confront personally and collectively.

Just a Question of Love

2000 Drama, Romance

After his gay cousin dies, Laurent, who lives with his best friend Carole, falls for Cedric, a plant scientist, but struggles to come out to his conservative parents.

SHORT FILM

Him

2018 Drama

Andri, a nervous teenager, conceals his true self, grappling with his sexuality under the shadow of his domineering father. As Andri prepares for his first date, he devises a cunning plan to finally unveil his hidden truth.

SHORT FILM

Running Without Sound

2004 Romance

Sean, a deaf high school student and cross-country runner, grapples with his sexuality and feelings for a teammate.

SHORT FILM

The Language of Love

2013 Drama, Romance

Charlie's life is in disarray: his best friend won't speak to him, he's failing his French exam, and he's struggling to focus at work. Amidst the chaos, he finds unexpected courage to confront his challenges.

Delantero

2021 Drama

After getting in a fight, a handsome young soccer player leaves his small village in Cuba to escape rumors that he is gay. He moves to Havana to live with his aunt and soon is playing soccer with new friends. However, the rumors start up again and he is forced to confront his sexuality.

SHORT FILM

In the Paint

2017 Drama, Romance

Before entering the NBA Draft, Kollin faces a pivotal decision that could shape the entire trajectory of his professional career.

The Journey of Jared Price

2000 Drama, Romance

Alongside a young man's journey of independence andhis sexuality are deception, loneliness, and the prospect of love.

SHORT FILM

Trigger

2016 Drama

Kevin, abandoned by his family and drowning in his thoughts, reaches a breaking point. When an unexpected friend appears, he is pushed to confront his pain and choose whether to give life another chance.

SHORT FILM

1992

2016 Drama, Romance

Seventeen-year-old Martin, obsessed with capturing life through his Hi8 camera, spends his days filming everything around him. His routine takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Dominique, the watchman at his school.

The Lost Language of Cranes

1991 Drama, Romance

A young man's coming out prompts profound changes in his middle-class family dynamics, particularly challenging his father's long-suppressed sexuality.

Screwed

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Miku and Elias, two 17-year-olds discovering love and themselves during a transformative summer in the Finnish countryside.

SHORT FILM

Hold My Hand

2017 Drama

A jumbled timeline of the moments in which Billy, a 17 year-old boy in a seemingly perfect relationship, grapples with his feelings towards an older male tattoo artist.

1985

2018 Drama

A young man, keeping his true self hidden, returns home for the holidays, grappling with how to share his challenging reality with his conservative family.

The Ice King

2018 Documentary

A documentary portraying John Curry, a cultural icon in figure skating, showcasing his artistry and impact on the sport and LGBTQ+ visibility, including his struggles and triumphs.

Believer

2018 Documentary, Musical

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons explores the treatment of LGBTQ+ members by the Mormon Church, driven by concern over Utah's rising teen suicide rates.

Rocketman

2019 Drama, Musical

This musical fantasy chronicles Elton John's breakthrough years, from his prodigious talent at the Royal Academy of Music to his enduring partnership with Bernie Taupin, capturing the highs and lows of his transformative journey in the music industry.

Port Authority

2019 Drama, Romance

Paul confronts identity complexities in New York, immersing himself in the queer ballroom scene and confronting personal and societal expectations while falling for a trans woman.

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The Male Gaze: Courage Under Fire

2026 Compilation

Whether it's finding the strength to speak truth to power, making a decision that will mark you as an outsider, or taking a risk that will expose a secret - these men and boys prove that sometimes courage is not learned. It is an instinct. A compilation of 5 gay short films.

Prescience

2019 Romance, Thriller

A criminal attorney grapples with his sexuality, a mysterious new boyfriend, joblessness, and unsettling childhood secrets harbored by his parents.

The Shiny Shrimps

2019 Comedy, Drama

Follows Olympic champion Matthias, who coaches an amateur gay water-polo team, exploring their journey to the Gay Games in Croatia amidst personal growth and team solidarity.

SHORT FILM

Two Beers

2022 Comedy

Two lifelong friends, Graham and Adrian, have secret feelings for each other. These feelings are brought boiling to the surface when they are trapped in a room with a bomb.