Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "coming-out-to-parents"

1. All of Us Strangers (2023)

R | 105 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A screenwriter drawn back to his childhood home enters into a fledgling relationship with his downstairs neighbor while discovering a mysterious new way to heal from losing his parents 30 years ago.

Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Carter John Grout, Jamie Bell

Votes: 49,064

2. Love, Simon (2018)

PG-13 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity.

Director: Greg Berlanti | Stars: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Langford

Votes: 126,233 | Gross: $40.83M

3. Spoiler Alert (II) (2022)

PG-13 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan's relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Director: Michael Showalter | Stars: Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, Josh Pais, Allegra Heart

Votes: 7,244

4. Joe Bell (2020)

R | 94 min | Biography, Drama

The true story of a small-town, working-class father who embarks on a walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay. Meanwhile, he... See full summary »

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins

Votes: 9,617

5. Hello, Stranger: The Movie (2021)

101 min | Comedy, Romance

Xavier and Mico join a writing camp, where they get to know each other more. But with their friends and other people around them twist and turn them in different directions, will they be strangers no more or strangers again?

Director: Dwein Baltazar | Stars: Tony Labrusca, JC Alcantara, Vivoree Esclito, Patrick Quiroz

Votes: 520

6. Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling (2019 TV Movie)

TV-Y7 | 45 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After being in space for 20 years, Rocko and his friends attempt to adjust to an even more modern life in the 21st century. However, when he learns that his favorite 90s cartoon isn't on the air anymore, Rocko tries locating its creator.

Directors: Joe Murray, Cosmo Segurson | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Tom Kenny, Charlie Adler, Mr. Lawrence

Votes: 4,166

7. Circus of Books (2019)

Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, History

In 1976, Karen and Barry Mason had fallen on hard times and were looking for a way to support their young family when they answered an ad in the Los Angeles Times. Larry Flynt was seeking ... See full summary »

Director: Rachel Mason | Stars: Karen Mason, Barry Mason, Micah Mason, Rachel Mason

Votes: 5,025

8. Me Him Her (2015)

Not Rated | 98 min | Comedy, Romance

Vicenarian drifter Cory arrives in Los Angeles to help his semi-famous T.V. star friend Brendan take his first steps out of the closet.

Director: Max Landis | Stars: Dustin Milligan, Luke Bracey, Emily Meade, Kyle Bornheimer

Votes: 1,614

9. Love My Life (2006)

96 min | Drama

Ichiko and Eri are two Japanese university students who are in a lesbian relationship. Ichiko comes out to her father who tells her he is also gay and her mother was a lesbian. Her best ... See full summary »

Director: Kôji Kawano | Stars: Rei Yoshii, Asami Imajuku, Naomi Akimoto, Miyoko Asada

Votes: 916

10. Cherry Magic! Thirty Years Of Virginity Can Make You A Wizard?!: The Movie (2022)

104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

This heartwarming romantic film depicts a gay couple and one has a magical power that enables him to read the minds of those he touches. Adachi is a dull office worker who turned 30 as a ... See full summary »

Director: Hiroki Kazama | Stars: Eiji Akaso, Keita Machida, Kôdai Asaka, Ryô Satô

Votes: 564

11. Buddies (1985)

Not Rated | 81 min | Drama, History, Romance

The film follows a New York City gay man, in a monogamous relationship, becoming a "buddy" or volunteer bedside companion to another gay man dying of AIDS, and the friendship that develops. Restored in 2020.

Director: Arthur J. Bressan Jr. | Stars: Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Billy Lux, David Rose

Votes: 818

12. Zenne Dancer (2011)

104 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

A feature film about an unusual trio: Daniel, a German photo-journalist in Istanbul without much knowledge about Turkish values. Can, a flamboyant, out and proud male belly dancer with lots... See full summary »

Directors: Caner Alper, Mehmet Binay | Stars: Kerem Can, Giovanni Arvaneh, Erkan Avci, Tilbe Saran

Votes: 2,871

13. Take Me for a Ride (2016)

67 min | Drama

Loner Sara is in her last year of high school and is miserable. Shunned by the girls in her class for being "weird," she spends her lunches smoking in secret behind the school. That is, until the new girl, Andrea, finds her.

Director: Micaela Rueda | Stars: Samanta Caicedo, Maria Juliana Rangel, Diego Naranjo, Patricia Loor

Votes: 176

14. Boys in Brazil (2014)

Unrated | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of friends make a pact together to come out of the closet after one of them is assaulted during São Paulo's Gay Parade.

Director: Alexandre Carvalho | Stars: Tchaka O'Hara, Luis Vaz, Maurício Evanns, Marcello Airoldi

Votes: 280

15. Nimby (2020)

94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mervi and Kata, a lesbian couple living in Helsinki, are considering coming out of closet. They soon realize that they are not the only ones with secrets.

Director: Teemu Nikki | Stars: Susanna Pukkila, Almila Bagriacik, Elias Westerberg, Matti Onnismaa

Votes: 614

16. Christmas Coming Out (2021)

Not Rated | 17 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

An action figure from a young gay man's Christmas Past comes to life to help him find the courage he needs to come out.

Director: Art Arutyunyan | Stars: Ford Nelson, Tyler Horn, Arthur Marroquin, Katryn Schmidt

Votes: 30

17. The Choice (2018– )

Comedy, Drama

Ein Ex-Killer ist dabei herauszufinden, dass keine gute Tat ungestraft bleibt.

Stars: Gary Christin, Soraya Dama, Laetitia Desgroisilles, Yung Feez

18. Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode: ...been a big, fat liar (2020)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Drama

Devi oversteps several boundaries in an attempt to be a better friend. Eleanor's reunion with her mother leads to multiple revelations and confessions.

Director: Anu Valia | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet, Poorna Jagannathan, John McEnroe

Votes: 1,080

19. The Baker and the Beauty (2020)
Episode: I Think She's Coming Out (2020)

TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Noa accepts a dinner invitation from the Garcias. Vanessa comes face to face with Noa, and confronts Daniel. Natalie and Rafael share a moment.

Director: Erica Dunton | Stars: Victor Rasuk, Nathalie Kelley, Dan Bucatinsky, David Del Rio

Votes: 163

20. SparkShorts (2018–2024)
Episode: Out (2020)

PG | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

On an average day, Greg's life is filled with family, love and a rambunctious little dog - but despite all of this, Greg has a secret. Today is different, because he might learn that he has nothing to hide.

Director: Steven Clay Hunter | Stars: Bernadette Sullivan, Kyle McDaniel, Caleb Cabrera, Matthew Martin

Votes: 3,934

21. More Tales of the City (1998)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1998)

TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Romance

Mary Ann and Mouse return from the cruise, Mary Ann being puzzled by the fact that the sight of roses makes Burke feel sick. After Mrs. Madrigal has explained to her lodgers about her ... See full summary »

Director: Pierre Gang | Stars: Olympia Dukakis, Laura Linney, Colin Ferguson, Billy Campbell

Votes: 58

22. Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015)
Episode: Chasing Pavements: Part 1 (2011)

TV-PG | 23 min | Drama, Romance

When Anya complains that Owen's attentions during CPR class were making her uncomfortable, he gets bounced from the class. Allie returns to Degrassi but has to deal with her reputation and ... See full summary »

Director: Philip Earnshaw | Stars: Raymond Ablack, Charlotte Arnold, Aislinn Paul, Munro Chambers

Votes: 178

23. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Lows in the Mid-Eighties, Part II (2000)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Romance

The flashback to Thanksgiving 1985 continues, and when Will finally tells Grace the truth, she orders him out of the house -- and her life. Meanwhile, Karen meets someone who will become a permanent fixture in her life.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 252

24. Proud (2018)
Episode: 1981 (2018)

Unrated | 49 min | Drama

With the election of Socialist Francois Mitterrand, the main character in the series, Victor, decides to come out of the closet.Even though this is still a time when the World Health ... See full summary »

Director: Philippe Faucon | Stars: Frédéric Pierrot, Stanislas Nordey, Benjamin Voisin, Lou Roy-Lecollinet

Votes: 54

25. The Stand Up Sketch Show (2019– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2019)

22 min | Comedy

Sketches include:- Catherine Bohart's mother's weird reaction to her coming out as gay, Alex Edelman overhearing an epic break-up in a restaurant and Brennan Reece's violent grandmother.

Director: Matt Campion | Stars: Dane Baptiste, Catherine Bohart, Alex Edelman, Adam Hess

26. Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode: Meet the Parents (2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

While in town for the surprise party, Patrick's parents get a surprise of their own. Moira gets coaxed into going to a soap opera convention with Alexis.

Director: Jordan Canning | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy

Votes: 2,155