Coming Out (1989) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Coming Out (1989) — Philipp, a closeted teacher, is dating a female colleague to keep up appearances.
Coming Out (1989) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Matthias Freihof as Philipp Klarmann
- Dagmar Manzel as Tanja
- Dirk Kummer as Matthias
- Michael Gwisdek as Achim
- Werner Dissel as Älterer Homosexueller Walter
- Gudrun Ritter as Frau Möllemann / Serviererin
- Walfriede Schmitt as Philipps Mutter Frau Klarmann
- Axel Wandtke as Jakob
- Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss as Araber
- René Schmidt as Junger Mann im Park
- Thomas Gumpert as Larry
- Ursula Staack as Üppige
- Robert Hummel as Lutz
- Horst Ziethen as Schmächtiger
- Gertraud Kreissig as Schuldirektorin
Why Watch Coming Out?
The Vibe: Coming Out is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and romance movie from 1989. Directed by Heiner Carow, and starring Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer Philipp, a closeted teacher, is dating a female colleague to keep up appearances.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.5/10, Coming Out retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with romance elements, Coming Out deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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