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Coming Out

6.619891h 53mMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorHeiner Carow
WritersErika Richter·Wolfram Witt

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Heiner Carow

MFMatthias Freihof
Matthias Freihof
Philipp Klarmann
DMDagmar Manzel
Dagmar Manzel
Tanja
DKDirk Kummer
Dirk Kummer
Matthias
MGMichael Gwisdek
Michael Gwisdek
Achim
WDWerner Dissel
Werner Dissel
Älterer Homosexueller Walter
GRGudrun Ritter
Gudrun Ritter
Frau Möllemann / Serviererin
WSWalfriede Schmitt
Walfriede Schmitt
Philipps Mutter Frau Klarmann
AWAxel Wandtke
Axel Wandtke
Jakob
PSPierre Sanoussi-Bliss
Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss
Araber
RS
René Schmidt
Junger Mann im Park
TG
Thomas Gumpert
Larry
US
Ursula Staack
Üppige

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More from Heiner Carow · Director

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Coming Out — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Coming Out?

Coming Out is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Coming Out on Netflix?

No, Coming Out is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Coming Out on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Coming Out isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

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Coming Out is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.