Movies and TvShows featuring "gay-kid" theme.

Moonlight (2016) is a film that tells the story of a young African-American man named Chiron who grapples with his identity and sexuality while navigating the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The film is divided into three parts, exploring different stages of Chiron's life. In Part I, Chiron, also known as Little, forms a bond with a drug dealer named Juan and his girlfriend Teresa, who provide him with guidance and support in a turbulent home environment. In Part II, Chiron is a teenager dealing with bullying at school and a complex relationship with his mother. He also develops a close friendship with his classmate Kevin that evolves into a brief romantic encounter. Part III follows Chiron as a grown man living in Atlanta, where he works as a drug dealer and reconnects with Kevin after years apart. Throughout the film, Moonlight explores themes of identity, sexuality, masculinity, and the effects of trauma and societal pressures on personal development.

During the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot discovers his passion for dance while his family struggles. Despite his father and brother being coal miners on strike, Billy secretly joins a ballet class. His dance teacher believes he has the talent to study at the Royal Ballet School. Jackie, Billy's father, initially opposes his dream fearing judgment, but later supports him. With the help of the community, Billy auditions for the school and overcomes obstacles. Fourteen years later, Billy performs the lead in Swan Lake, achieving his dream.

Mysterious Skin tells the story of two young men, Brian and Neil, who were both sexually abused as children. As they navigate their adult lives, the trauma of their pasts continues to haunt them in different ways. Brian becomes obsessed with alien abductions, while Neil becomes a male prostitute. The film explores themes of loss of innocence, prostitution, child abuse, and the lasting impact of traumatic experiences.

Toast is a 2010 movie that tells the story of Nigel, a 9-year-old boy growing up in the 1960s, who develops a passion for cooking amidst the turmoil of his family life and the challenges of adolescence. The movie explores themes of nostalgia, family relationships, and coming to terms with one's identity.

Beautiful People is a comedic and dramatic TV show set in 1990s England. It follows the lives of a group of friends as they navigate friendship, family relationships, and personal struggles. The show explores themes of love, acceptance, and the beauty of diversity.

A coming-of-age story about Jamie, a chubby, gay fourteen year-old, who develops a crush on his older cousin's boyfriend, Dan, on a family camping trip.

My Life in Pink (1997) tells the story of Ludovic, a 7-year-old boy who identifies as a girl. Facing ostracism and homophobia from the people around him, Ludovic tries to navigate the complexities of gender identity and societal expectations. The film explores themes of innocence, family relationships, and the challenges of growing up in a world that is often intolerant of differences.

Queer You Are is a coming-of-age comedy drama that revolves around the life of a gay teenager. It explores themes of gay-interest, homophobia, body-image-issues, bullying, and the complexities of coming out and discovering oneself in a society that may not always be accepting.

Jonas, a gay teenager, navigates through his troubled past and present while trying to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.

We the Animals follows the journey of three young brothers as they navigate the challenges of growing up in New York. From their complex family relationships to their own personal experiences, the film explores themes of identity, love, and resilience.

In the poverty-stricken housing projects of Caracas, a young boy with curly hair named Junior deals with the struggles of growing up. He is raised by his single mother, who has a difficult time accepting his effeminacy. Junior faces homophobia and judgment from his peers but finds solace in his friendship with a gay neighbor. As he navigates the complexities of his upbringing, he becomes obsessed with straightening his hair and enters a beauty pageant. The film explores themes of identity, poverty, and the battle of wills between Junior and his disapproving mother.

Slash is a comedy movie about a teenage writer attending a comic convention and exploring his sexuality through erotic fan fiction. The story follows him as he navigates sexual confusion, explores his sexual identity, and engages in a variety of encounters and relationships within the convention community.

The Nature of Nicholas is a coming-of-age drama set in Canada in the 1950s. The film follows the journey of Nicholas, a 12-year-old boy who becomes obsessed with a mysterious girl and finds himself facing supernatural elements. As he navigates through his relationships with friends and family, Nicholas discovers the true nature of his existence and comes to terms with his own identity.

14-year-old aspiring playwright Griffin becomes enamored with a local handyman over the course of summer vacation.

Fleeing homophobic attacks, Nino moves to a rural house amidst a forest haunted by Almamula, a monster that takes those who commit carnal sins. In a world of whispers, unspoken desires and prayers, Nino’s curiosity and impulses rise to the surface.

Potato Dreams of America is a dark comedy based on a true story set in the 1990s. It follows the journey of an immigrant who dreams of escaping the repression of the Soviet Union and finding freedom and acceptance in America. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles, including religious fundamentalism, domestic violence, and right-wing politics. Through magical realism and humor, the film explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American dream.

Wild Tigers I Have Known is a coming-of-age drama that follows the journey of a 13-year-old boy in Santa Cruz, California. The boy, struggling with his own sexuality and identity, finds solace in daydreaming and exploring different aspects of his personality. Through his interactions with friends, a school counselor, and a single mother, he navigates a world full of discoveries, love, and self-acceptance.

In the slums of Manila, a young boy named Maximo Oliveros finds himself caught between his loyalty to his family and his growing infatuation with a handsome police officer. As Maximo navigates the challenges of poverty and societal expectations, he must also come to terms with his own identity and the complexities of love.

For the Bible Tells Me So is a documentary that delves into the complex relationship between religion and homosexuality. It follows the personal stories of several families with LGBTQ children as they navigate their beliefs and the impact it has on their relationships.

Jan, an itinerant male nurse from Denmark, takes a new job with Mrs. A, a terminally ill Manhattan woman raising her parentless thirteen-year-old grandson, Gil. Spending the summer by the shore, the emotionally reserved Jan finds himself oddly cast as a mentor to Gil in having to prepare the sensitive boy for life with his cousins in Florida after his grandmother's death.