Movie

Coming Out

“In the end, you have to follow your heart.”

★ 6.5(46)19891h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Heiner Carow
Release date: 1989-11-09
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About Coming Out

Coming Out is a 1989 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Heiner Carow, starring Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel and Dirk Kummer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 46 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Coming Out in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Matthias Freihof

Philipp Klarmann

Dagmar Manzel

Tanja

Dirk Kummer

Matthias

Michael Gwisdek

Achim

Werner Dissel

Älterer Homosexueller Walter

Gudrun Ritter

Frau Möllemann / Serviererin

Walfriede Schmitt

Philipps Mutter Frau Klarmann

Axel Wandtke

Jakob

Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss

Araber

René Schmidt

Junger Mann im Park

Thomas Gumpert

Larry

Ursula Staack

Üppige

Themes & keywords

coming outsexualityeast berlinteachermale homosexualityin the closethigh school teacherlgbtrepressed sexualitygay themegay relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Coming Out in Mexico?+

Coming Out is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Coming Out on Netflix?+

Coming Out is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Coming Out?+

Coming Out has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Coming Out?+

Coming Out stars Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer, Michael Gwisdek and Werner Dissel.

When did Coming Out come out?+

Coming Out is a 1989 movie directed by Heiner Carow.

What genre is Coming Out?+

Coming Out is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Coming Out?+

Coming Out was directed by Heiner Carow.