

This is one of the most soul-stirring films I’ve ever watched—the cinematography feels like visual poetry and the dialogue is imbued with longing, love, and unspoken histories.
A poetic meditation on identity, love, and longing—this film unfolds with quiet intensity. Each act left me reflecting on who we become, and who we are when no one else is watching. Tears come from the truths it gently uncovers.
Masterful storytelling, poetic and personal. Barry Jenkins’ direction and the luminous cinematography made me reflect on how every small gesture can carry so much meaning.
A visually evocative, emotionally intimate film chronicling Black queer masculinity and self-discovery, and a heartfelt celebration of marginalized voices in cinema.
Shimmering with color and emotion, each scene feels deeply personal and visually poetic. One for the soul and the eyes. ✨
An intimate and powerful coming-of-age drama that sensitively explores identity, sexuality, and human connection.
A poignant coming-of-age story that resonates with themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the enduring impact of past traumas.
An intimate and powerful film exploring identity, love, and acceptance.
A poetic and emotional journey exploring identity and love with exquisite cinematography.
An Oscar-winning film that beautifully portrays a young man's search for identity and acceptance.
A profound and beautifully crafted exploration of identity, love, and acceptance.
An intimate and moving exploration of identity and human connection.


























































































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The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
Release
2016-10-21
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Original language
English
Runtime
1 hour 51 minutes
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