Coming out is a personal choice that can be mired with feelings of shame, guilt, worry and very real danger. 

While it can make you feel alone, unseen or incongruent with yourself to keep it all inside, it might feel less terrifying than risking it all and letting people you love – and who love you – know the truth of your identity. 

That’s why, for some people, coming out can bring with it such a tremendous sense of relief, joy and homecoming, especially when they’re met with love, acceptance and kindness. While for others, it can confirm worst fears and cause understandable trauma. 

Listen, coming out isn’t easy. So, whether you’re thinking of disclosing your identity or your sexuality (or both!), these films are here to show you that, sometimes, things work out for the best. And even in the moments that don’t, there is plenty of queer joy to be found in chosen family, good friends and being who you are.