Coming Out (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, Coming Out is a drama and romance film directed by Heiner Carow, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Coming Out stars Matthias Freihof as Philipp Klarmann, Dirk Kummer as Matthias, Axel Wandtke as Jakob and Michael Gwisdek as Achim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Coming Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coming Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coming Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coming Out (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coming Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coming Out worth watching?
- Coming Out holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coming Out?
- Coming Out stars Matthias Freihof, Dirk Kummer, Axel Wandtke, Michael Gwisdek and Werner Dissel.
- When was Coming Out released?
- Coming Out was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.