Coming Out(1989)
In the end, you have to follow your heart.
Coming Out Synopsis
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.
Coming Out (1989) is a drama and romance film directed by Heiner Carow, released on November 9, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer and Michael Gwisdek. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Heiner Carow
- Writers:
- Erika Richter, Wolfram Witt
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Schlesinger
- Composer:
- Stefan Carow
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Coming Out Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthias Freihof
as Philipp Klarmann
Dagmar Manzel
as Tanja
Dirk Kummer
as Matthias
Michael Gwisdek
as Achim
Werner Dissel
as Älterer Homosexueller Walter
Gudrun Ritter
as Frau Möllemann / Serviererin
Walfriede Schmitt
as Philipps Mutter Frau Klarmann
Axel Wandtke
as Jakob
Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss
as Araber
- René Schmidt
René Schmidt
as Junger Mann im Park
- Thomas Gumpert
Thomas Gumpert
as Larry
- Ursula Staack
Ursula Staack
as Üppige
Key crew
Directed by Heiner Carow, written by Erika Richter and Wolfram Witt.
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Coming Out Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 48 ratings.
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Coming Out – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Coming Out online?
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Who stars in Coming Out?
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The main cast of Coming Out (1989) includes Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer, Michael Gwisdek and Werner Dissel. The film was directed by Heiner Carow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Coming Out released?
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Coming Out was released on November 9, 1989 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Coming Out worth watching?
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Coming Out (1989) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.