Coming Out
1989, German. Directed by Heiner Carow.
In the end, you have to follow your heart.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Coming Out
Coming Out isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Heiner CarowDirector
- Matthias FreihofPhilipp Klarmann
- Dagmar ManzelTanja
- Dirk KummerMatthias
- Michael GwisdekAchim
- Werner DisselÄlterer Homosexueller Walter
- Gudrun RitterFrau Möllemann / Serviererin
- Walfriede SchmittPhilipps Mutter Frau Klarmann
- Axel WandtkeJakob
- Pierre Sanoussi-BlissAraber
- René SchmidtJunger Mann im Park
- Thomas GumpertLarry
- Ursula StaackÜppige
Details
- Released
- 9 November 1989
- Country
- East Germany
- Written by
- Erika Richter, Wolfram Witt
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Coming Out: quick answers
Is Coming Out worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Coming Out?
Coming Out runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Coming Out have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Coming Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Coming Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Coming Out yet.
Which OTT platform is Coming Out on?
Coming Out isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Coming Out?
If you liked Coming Out, try A Perfect Ending, Christopher and His Kind, Loving Annabelle.
Who directed Coming Out?
Coming Out (1989) was directed by Heiner Carow and stars Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer.