Coming Out
1979, English. Directed by Carol Wiseman.
Lewis, a gay writer of romantic novels, writes an article on gay issues under the pseudonym of "Zippy Grimes." The reason for this is that he hasn't come out yet and he doesn't want to alienate his mainly female fan-base. The article is a great success and leads to a huge amount of reactions, mainly from other gay men who are leading a double life. He decides to meet a number of these letter writers and eventually is forced to come out.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Coming Out is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Carol WisemanDirector
- Anton RodgersLewis Duncan/Zippy Grimes
- Nigel HaversRichie
- Hywel BennettHarry Essendorf
- Michael ByrneGunnar Wedelman
- Richard PearsonGerald Fox
- Helen CherryMrs Cooper
- Lynda La PlanteCecilia Plasche (as Lynda Marchal)
- Roy EvansCharlie Rose
- Ben EllisonPolo
- Anthony FeltonBrian
- Davyd HarriesBrian's Father
- Melanie GibsonJudy
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1979
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Andrew Hall
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Coming Out runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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Which OTT platform is Coming Out on?
Coming Out is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Coming Out?
If you liked Coming Out, try Three Wise Men and a Baby, Barbarians at the Gate, Small Apartments.
Who directed Coming Out?
Coming Out (1979) was directed by Carol Wiseman and stars Anton Rodgers, Nigel Havers, Hywel Bennett.