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Coming Out

1989Movie1 h 53 min

DramaRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–62%

A melancholic, cathartic drama movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

In the end, you have to follow your heart.

Philipp, a closeted teacher, is dating a female colleague to keep up appearances. One night he stumbles into a gay bar and falls for a man. Transformed by this love, he is no longer afraid to face up to who he is.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Cinema
  • German Film
  • Social Drama
  • Character Study
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Closeted Identity
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Heiner Carow
Written by
Wolfram Witt, Erika Richter
Produced by
Wolfgang Hammer, Rosalinde Schwarzer, Dietmar Steinkühler
Music by
Stefan Carow

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Facts

November 9, 1989 · 1 h 53 min · Sexual Content

Released
November 9, 1989
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
German
Made in
XG
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Coming Out?"

Questions about Coming Out

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Coming Out?

Kanopy

In the United States, Coming Out is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Coming Out worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is Coming Out good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Coming Out plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Coming Out in English?

German

No, it was made in German.