Ben je op zoek naar films of series die vergelijkbaar zijn met 'Mulligans' (2008)? Dit coming-of-age verhaal over verborgen verlangens en familiegeheimen heeft een unieke mix van drama en romantiek. In dit artikel vind je 10 titels die dezelfde thema's en sfeer verkennen, perfect voor fans die meer willen ontdekken.

Beautiful Thing (1996)
Beschreibung: A tender portrayal of young love between two teenage boys in a working-class London neighborhood, highlighting themes of acceptance and personal growth.
Fakt: The film was adapted from a stage play of the same name by Jonathan Harvey. It features a soundtrack filled with songs by the British band The Mamas & the Papas.


Get Real (1998)
Beschreibung: A heartfelt story about a high school student coming to terms with his sexuality while dealing with societal pressures and the fear of rejection.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 24 days. It won the Audience Award at the London Film Festival.


Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Beschreibung: A poignant tale of forbidden love between two cowboys, exploring the emotional and societal challenges they face over decades.
Fakt: The film was based on a short story by Annie Proulx. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Director for Ang Lee.


The Kids Are All Right (2010)
Beschreibung: A modern family drama that explores the complexities of relationships, parenting, and identity when two children seek out their sperm donor father.
Fakt: The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It was one of the first mainstream films to portray a long-term lesbian relationship in a nuanced and realistic way.


The Way He Looks (2014)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of first love and self-discovery, focusing on a blind teenager navigating his feelings for a new classmate.
Fakt: The film is based on the director's own short film 'Eu Não Quero Voltar Sozinho' (I Don't Want to Go Back Alone). It won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the Berlin International Film Festival.


Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
Beschreibung: An intense and raw depiction of a young woman's passionate love affair, exploring themes of desire, identity, and heartbreak.
Fakt: The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, with the award being given to both the director and the two lead actresses. The sex scenes were highly controversial and sparked debates about their portrayal.


Carol (2015)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning romance set in the 1950s, depicting the forbidden love between an aspiring photographer and an older woman going through a divorce.
Fakt: The film is based on the novel 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.


Moonlight (2016)
Beschreibung: A deeply personal narrative following a young Black man's journey through identity, sexuality, and masculinity across three stages of his life.
Fakt: Moonlight made history by being the first LGBTQ+ film with an all-Black cast to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film was shot in just 25 days.


Love, Simon (2018)
Beschreibung: A heartwarming and humorous take on a high school student's journey to coming out, blending romance with the universal struggles of adolescence.
Fakt: It was the first major studio film to focus on a gay teenage romance. The film is based on the novel 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli.


Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Beschreibung: A lush, emotional journey of first love set in the Italian countryside, capturing the intensity and fleeting nature of a summer romance.
Fakt: The film's screenplay was written by James Ivory, who won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The peach scene became one of the most talked-about moments in the film.
