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Coming Out (1989) is available on Kanopy with a participating library card.
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You can watch Coming Out (1989) on Kanopy with a participating library card.
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.
While many queer dramas focus on tragedy, this film finds its heart in the quiet, transformative thrill of a first real connection. The shift from a carefully constructed facade to an authentic life unfolds with surprising warmth and sincerity.
Director
Heiner Carow
Cast
Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer, Michael Gwisdek, Werner Dissel, Gudrun Ritter, Walfriede Schmitt, Axel Wandtke, Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss, René Schmidt
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Coming Out
You can watch Coming Out (1989) on Kanopy with a participating library card.
Director
Heiner Carow
Cast
Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer, Michael Gwisdek, Werner Dissel, Gudrun Ritter, Walfriede Schmitt, Axel Wandtke, Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss, René Schmidt
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Watch Coming Out on Kanopy with a participating library card. Availability last verified September 25, 2026.