You must have a wonderful mother. As do I. My mom said "As long as you are happy, I am happy", which is one of the kindest things that anyone has ever told me
I don’t care that the movie is sugar-coated and a bit corny. That’s not what matters. What matters is that this movie can actually help kids (and adults) get through situations like Simon’s and just as importantly, helps teaches the crucial need for empathy and support from the families and friends of people like Simon. This movie can truly help people with what can be an incredibly difficult and scary situation that is made worse by the fact that it is inherently lonely. That’s why Love, Simon matters and should be remembered.
I totally agree with you. I am an older gay male, who did not have this kind of opportunity to say "I am gay". My dad would have thrown me out on my head! Back then you could and most probably would have been beat up, or even killed, and no one would blink an eye. Bullied at school was a every day sporting event, and other kids just laughed. There was a couple times I thought about committing suicide, but each time someone showed up and I had to change my mind, I did not want them to be hurt. I always thought about other people's feelings about me being gay, and just hid everything. But I bottled everything up and to this day still hurts. I eventually made it through to the other side, even though most people made me feel as if I was not good enough for them to be around. Not very many friends here, until I moved from small town in Ohio to Atlanta Georgia. A little freer, Love Simon was filmed in Atlanta and some of the places in the movie I have seen. But I do totally agree with you and I try my best to talk to kids about hanging on and in there. I can and will get better.
john gleason I mean, Simon really put himself before his close friends, but also, they should know how hard it was for him to come out. But I didn’t read the book so idk.
Okay yes they could’ve made more of an effort to empathize with his situation, but the fact is he still lied to his closest friends, manipulated them, and set them up for heartbreak. Fear of being outed, while a terrible thing (and I know because I have been outed before), doesn’t completely make up for that. He broke a trust, and that’s a very hard thing to forgive, under any circumstances.
I felt very sorry for Simon but at the same time I also kind of liked that they didnt make a big thing of him being gay. It was like 'I dont care that you're gay you still messed up our lives'. He didnt get special treatment for being gay.
I don't think they needed to apologize though. I thought their anger was validated and justified, so there's nothing to apologize for. Sure it wasn't very great, but justified nonetheless.
I went to watch this movie and the theater was packed with teenagers, at first I thought they would be annoying and disruptive but they actually showed more respect for the movie watching experience than most adults. Also, their reactions to what was happening in the movie made my experience so much better. It moved me to tears to hear this new generation rooting for a gay character. I haven't experienced so much joy watching a movie in a very long time.
When I saw it, it was exactly the same and at the end when Simon and Bram kissed all the teenagers burst into applause and started cheering at the scene and it was such a beautiful moment
J G, I have the great joy of working with youth every day, and you are SO right. They are our hope for the future, and if we give them the freedom they deserve, that future is beautiful.
I loved that it just felt like a teen movie that anyone could watch. I could feel the whole audience smiling and there were a lot of older people in the audience. When Bram and Simon kissed I think that's when everyone went batshit, but the coming out scenes people were crying. Definitely an emotional rollercoaster, but would watch many times again
i love this movie so much. at the end, the entire theatre was cheering, crying, and giving a standing ovation, and that’s an experience i’ll never forget. after seeing this movie, i left the theatre and - for the first time in a long time - i had such an amazing sense of pride towards being queer. this is an important movie. this is a needed movie. giving kids the representation they deserve is so important.
Jennifer Garner scene was literally so emotional for me. My mom wasn't as supportive in the beginning and she has come such a long way but looking back at when I came out I wish my mom told me that. I really did feel like I finally got to breathe for the first time. Also god why am I such an ugly crier.
I also found that particular scene very emotional. She said something about him going his own way now or doing this on his own. And it was only when I heard her say that, I realized that that was one of the most painful things for me about coming out. That I had to do it on my own. That I was somehow different and separate from my family. They didn't know anything about those experiences.
Fluffy123: Excellent. I honestly never thought of it THAT way. Scarey to go your own way. MAYBE that is why Simon is crying in that scene. That is something I just realized. My sister acts like she knows everything just because she reads on topics like this. Reading is different from experiencing.
Josh's speech always brings me to tears because I know I'll never get that, my dad will never accept me. It feels like I'm sort of getting that with his speech and that he's caring so much about his son. It's so important to me.
LifeLifewithLove ❤️❤️❤️ From what I’m reading in the comments, you’re definitely not alone. I don’t know how old you are but you never know what the future holds. The only thing that matters is that you love and accept yourself and do your best to surround yourself with people who will love and accept you the way you are. Because you deserve that and you are worth loving. If you can’t get it from your parents then find it somewhere else. If you’re still young then don’t give up hope on your dad just yet. Even the most hardcore parents have come around eventually. You will find power with the people who know what you’re going through. If you don’t have someone to talk to for help, there are many places to get support on how to deal with your parents. Whatever you do, don’t walk this path alone. I hope you find all the love and acceptance you deserve 🌈
gulegardiner You never know, mate, you never know... No matter what, he's your dad and he loves you, so please remember that. Give him time, give him respect, give him the freedom to come to terms with his own feelings, and one day he might well accept you openly for who you are. It can happen, it really can. Don't give up hope, my friend, and stay awesome.
My 2 teen daughters came out as bisexual and pansexual to me this past year so we all went to see the movie together as a family because I felt it was so important to show my children that it’s acceptable and it’s ok and I’m 100% their biggest supporter. It started many beautiful conversations between us that I’m so grateful for. My kids have been raised since they were toddlers to know that love is love and they are free to be with anyone they want and we have been to rallies and they know my feelings about being LGBTQ. So it broke my heart to hear my middle daughter tell me she was so nervous to come out to me in case I didn’t love her anymore 😭😭 and that shocked me more than her telling me she was bisexual! It never occurred to me that even with LGBTQ supportive parents that it’s still hard for kids to come out to them. All kids just want love, acceptance and approval from their parents so I can see why it would cause anxiety. It just really hurt my heart to the core that she thought, even for the briefest moment, that I could possibly take my love away from her because of who she is. She is more open about her feelings now since the movie came out. I feel like in a sense it gave LGBTQ kids permission to talk publicly and openly about their sexuality. It’s not taboo and hush hush anymore and this movie really paved the way for a lot of teens (and their parents) dealing with coming out 🌈❤️👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨
I agree about that moment in the movie after he comes out, it was so powerful and nice to see a parent accepting their child and not pushing them away. Also such a great movie.
Many celebrities have sponsored free screenings of this film in places where it might not be fully accepted or appreciated. This is an awesome way to pay it forward for those gay celebrities who are now very successful. This terrific film needs to be seen by as many people as possible. Take a friend or tell a friend and enjoy a wonderful experience.
I watched this at the theaters and it was so sweet and it made me very emotional, the most emotional parts for me was when his mom was telling him that she still loves him and the part when his dad hugs him. Amazing movie💙💙
I loved this movie! I didn't expect to wallop me when Simon (spoil alert) had that living room moment with his mom. HOLY! It took me back to when I came out to my mom who sadly passed six months ago. I was like feeling her right there with me in the theater again. I truly loved watching this film and planned to see it again soon.
This movie changed me for the better. I will never forget watching it. I was almost crying the entire move because all the scenes were so powerful and I could actually feel the pain of being outed.
I had mixed emotions about this film. I loved it and it was wonderful to see my own experiences represented like that. But at the same time I also felt kind og sad that I didn't have a film like that when I came out more than ten years ago. I wish I wouldn't have had to feel so lonely.
Nick Robinson is so beautiful. He simply expresses so much sadness, happiness and...well, all of it in his facial expressions and eyes. Excellent actor (he's straight but still perfect actor) Oh my God! I died. Wish my mother said this to ME. Never happened. Need I go on? So happy for young teens nowadays having supportive mothers like this. I know it's a work of fiction, but this scene is so real. He's so cute and is scared people are going to treat him differently as he reveals later to his best friend. I totally related to that part.
mickeymouse2able the fact that Nick Robinson was able to portray this character so well was just astonishing to me and he’s played some tough roles too for example he had to play a drug addict in a film called Being Charlie not many actors/actresses have that acting gift of portraying different and difficult characters in movies and television shows and are able to pull it off, Jared Leto, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and a few other that come to mind are also capable to play different and difficult characters and pull it off... I give props to Nick Robinson as to be the youngest actor that I’ve seen to have this acting gift, I was a theater kid in high school and I played some different characters, and I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t easy but I managed, but these actors/actresses make it look so easy going from action to comedy to drama to horror...
Yes! They make it look so easy. I like old movies (Turner Classic Movies) and old movie documentaries. Whenever anyone talks about Fred Astaire they say he worked endlessly making sure every movement was well orchestrated. The final result if you see any of his movies is him looking so at ease and looking like he's just having fun and improvising. Dancers make it look so easy. Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers (under rated!!). They make it look so easy. What I love about Nick Robinson is that he's so funny without meaning to be. I saw "Being Charlie" and "Kings of Summer". So sweet, cute and funny and then he can turn on the pathos. I also loved Timothy Chalamat in "Call me by Your Name". The final shot of his face was priceless!! Reminded me of Greta Garbo in the last shot of "Queen Christina". YOU have to figure out what they're thinking. These actors are dreams
I have 2 sons. They are still very young, but one is clearly gay. I can't wait for the day he is old enough to tell him that I love him just the way he is [the way God made him].
I just saw the movie and completely fell in love with it. It exceeded my expectations in every way and it's been so long since I ever felt that a movie could impact us in real life in so many positive ways. This movie made me realise that representation matters so much today because it relfects our society for the better and it gives exposure to those who might not understand stories like this because there were nothing like this shown in past films. I think people's lives will be changed after watching this film and it gives me so much hope and joy. Thank you Greg, Nick and everyone who's a part of this production.
Hey I'm from India small cast boy sorry for bad English but I want thanks Simon to give me that courage and best part is that my mom also say that same to me I love u mama.😂😍😘
I wish they had movies this when I was a teenager. It was rough navigating waters like that and have only u to rely on. It was a great experience, just rough. A movie like this would have made it easier for me. I'm glad teenagers have this.
I was watching this movie yesterday on my computer, and it was like 2 am, so I couldn't make much noise. I was crying my eyes out watching it. Sobbing. And trying to be quiet so I wouldn't wake my parents up. But after the movie ended I *almost* woke them up to come out. Just wish I was brave like Simon.
The Jennifer Garner scene was so powerful to me. It hit me sooo hard I was crying the whole time on that scene. Josh Duhamel scene equally. I really wish I will receive the same acceptance... that day "I can really exhale" ....
I watched this last night. At the ferris wheel scene and end of the movie, the whole audience cheered, screamed and clapped. This is such an important movie and I think it's going to change alot of people's lives.
Such a wonderful film. I'm 74 and this film brought me to tears for my past and the struggles that kids still go through today. Yes, the "mom/dad I'm straight" bit had me laughing with tears of joy. I've worked to make it better in the liberation movement, but as they say "If we ain't winnin' the fight ain't over!"
I watched this film based on my friend’s recommendation when she and her husband watched it. I was going to the movie with no expectations but boy, I cried my eyes out. It’s a great film with a great message. You deserved to be love, no matter who or what you are. ❤️
I got the DVD about three weeks ago and I have watched it four times. What an excellent film! The writing, the direction, the cinematography and, especially, the acting, is simply superb! The soundtrack is also fantastic! I am so grateful that such a film can be made in these times! I hope it will have a continuing, positive impact for LGBTQ people, especially teens, and for all people of goodwill everywhere.
I was never a fan of Josh as an actor but he was great as Simon's dad. He used humor to avoid serious situations but he loved his son so much and it made him sad that his son even thought that it would matter to him.
I LOVED this movie, I didn't come out in high school, just after, but it was so relatable, and yeah the scene with Jennifer garner, I was done, wrecked crying my eyes out. I will own this movie
I watched this movie and came out to my mum, she was much like Simons mum. I then came out to my dad he threw me out the house, but then after about a week he welcomed me home. He’s not totally come around yet but he does say he still loves me. I would just like to say thank you for this movie. It’s been two years now and I feel more myself than I have ever been in my life m.
I am 34 years old and not out, I feel like I lost so much in my life by not being able to be myself all those years, although living in London in the past ten years away from family and being able to be more myself here in London, is still so hard not being able to talk about my life with my family and friends when I go back home for visit, they keep trying to hook me up with girl and at 34 I already passed the age when most of my friends my age are married. My birthday was just last month and I actually felt sad becoming 34 and still in closed. If you not gone through it yourself you don't know how hard every day can be
matt & LDN I hope so much you'll be able to dig deep, and find the courage to finally Exhale Matt. I live outside of London. And the day I finally came out and embraced who I always was--all along, but was finally able to show the real me, to all my friends And Family. Was the day that I found inner peace, and a bigger part of myself that I never knew existed, just came into being, from that moment onward - - I was changed for sure. I wish so much the same kind of peace for you too mate! Much Love.. It's your time to be free, to breathe and exhale! I believe in you Matt! =)
I wish I could tell you some advice. I'm also 34 - birthday was in April - and I came out to much less than a handful of people. I'm not really hiding the topic, I instead hide my whole person. I barely go out, I have no-one I can talk to in a truly meaningful way (including my family) and although I've been living in London, as well, for the past 2 years, I'm stuck in the same place where I was decades ago... I guess I'm still afraid to own myself which, strangely, I attribute to many things but my sexuality. I should be able to deal with them but something keeps me from doing so. I don't have anything to cheer you up unless you count something as unhelpful as knowing that there are others slowly drifting away in similarly built boats.
Khy Maaren I wish I could just reach through the screen and give you guys a big hug! Hope you're feeling a bit better inside, now that you have come out to a few close friends or people you can trust? I think I can understand where you're coming from about not being able "own yourself" as a person. If you ever feel like talking to a stranger, who cares, and wouldn't mind talking in a meaningful way, feel free to email me any time! I'll reply back right away, I'm such a night owl, my thoughts keeps wandering, and I hardly sleep, so I'm always awake contemplating everything in life. So, here's my email, in case you wanted to shoot me a message about what's on your mind! =] (( Ushakasurfer25@gmail.com))
matt & LDN and Khy Maaren: I'm older than both of you combined, didn't come out until your age, and want to share this with you. Everyone's coming out story is different. No one can tell you what is best for you, because your circumstances are unique to you. Not everyone is in a situation where they CAN come out. While it takes courage to come out, it also takes courage to remain in the closet and live your life as best as you can. It takes courage not to give up. Remember that you are loved and capable of loving. You can be loved and respected and accomplish much living behind a mask. But there is a cost of doing business. And that is the doubts that you have about yourself. Deep down inside, I wondered whether people loved and respected the mask - or me, Whether it was me or the mask that accomplished all those good things. Even wondered who would accept my love and respect if they knew I was gay. Those doubts and guilt are perfectly natural when you are living behind a mask. Don't feel guilty. Understand that and deal with it. It's like spending your life breathing through a straw. You get the oxygen you need to stay alive, but you never get to breathe free. It takes courage. Your life journey is your own and only you know IF it is safe to come out, and when. I met someone to share my life with when I was 33, but still never came out at work, and only this past week came out to a bunch of my college fraternity brothers who saw my name in a newspaper article, googled me, saw I had earlier been mentioned in an article in a gay newspaper as being an openly gay elected public official. How they approached this was amazing. I got an e-mail Sunday from one of my fraternity brothers - with another dozen copied - saying they had seen the first article, and someone had seen the other in "the Blade," congratulating me on my election and wondering what I had been up to for the past 48 years. Mentioning the name of the gay newspaper was their way of bringing up the subject without actually bringing up the subject. That, to me, was extraordinarily kind, because it was all very awkward. I had been their brother for four years in college, but had never shared my true self in that time. So I e-mailed him back saying I'd give him a call and catch everyone up, but I was taking requests: did they want my story chronologically, or did they want the coming out part first? I took a deep breath and pushed "send." The e-mails and phone calls started, and everyone wanted to get together. They wanted pictures of me and my partner. They wanted to meet him. We shared our life stories, Tears were shed. They were my brothers then when we were young and are my brothers now, when we are old. Only you know what path you can take, but let me share the wisdom I have gained on my journey: the greatest gift you can give someone is letting them know they are loved and capable of loving. You ARE loved and You ARE capable of loving. If you can't come out, or if it is not yet time to come out, find someone to talk to. Someone with whom you can safely share your journey and your struggle. It need not be another gay person. Just someone who will listen. If you are out to your friends and not your family, is there one person in the extended family you can trust? I was where you are pretty much at your age, when a miracle popped into my life and we've been together for 37 years. So remember, you are loved and capable of loving. And remember this, above all: life is too short and too precious not to share. Now go and live your life. Every day is a gift. Today is a gift. That's why they call it the present.
I remember watching this film alone in a local theatre where I live. I couldn't keep from sobbing while watching the coming out scenes because they were something I'll never have. My dad's so conservative and very religious that he'll probably kill me if I come out, no kidding. So to see such accepting parents, it hurts, because I feel it's so unfair I'll never be able to exhale in front of mine.
Idge T. *Hugs* mate. I'm sorry you can't share that special moment with your folks. But perhaps someday soon, you'll find someone very special who'll make you feel Worthy. 🤗💓
Idge T. You're so welcome, and I definitely believe it will!! I'm a Big believer in Positivism. And I'm sending out some Positive Vibes across the Divide, your way buddy! ((((💓)))) Much Love, and happy new beginnings, close the old chapter-- because your new one is just a pen-stroke away from being written!
Oh wow, what a sweet message! Thank you so much! I'm sending positive vibes your way too! Hope you have an awesome day and you get to cheer up some other people as well
for me, it wasn’t any of the moments where he physically said the words “i’m gay.” it wasn’t the literal coming out scenes. it was the moments with his parents where they made sure he understood they accepted him. his heartfelt talk with his mom, the teary hug with his dad, they both killed me.
I loved this movie! It was amazing! I was a sobbing mess at the end and so was everyone else in the theatre everyone clapped and cheered at the end it was just sooo good I loved it!
The first time I had seen this movie was when a bunch of kids and my psychology teacher went to the theatre to see this movie and then we had a talk in a big circle to talk about the psychology behind everything and the close moments shared, what each and everyone of us thought about the movie, how meaningful it was to each and everyone of us... I said that “the movie was so moving and relatable to kids whose sexual identity is and who they are as a whole is, trapped inside their own body and they are just trying to find a way to tell someone, I was so moved by this movie and it was so inspiring and I hope that this movie will inspire others to come out to their families and tell them the truth, be true to them and to themselves and that’s the most important thing, being true to oneself makes life a whole lot better than just keeping your feelings bottles up because if you bottle up emotions, one day they’ll all be unraveled and there’s nothing anyone can do to stop it... unlike Simon who finally had the courage to come out to his family on Christmas, saying and saying “I’m still me” that changes everything and there’s a whole different outlook on your life and those around you when you know you’re “different” wether your gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, you still want to be loved just the same as you were loved before coming out that’s the most important thing anyone could want and that’s what Simon wants, to be loved the same as before he came out... the certain moments in the movie like coming out to your family, coming out to your friends, being blackmailed, having your private emails leaked on creeksecrets, the Ferris wheel scene, the moment with his mom, the moment with his dad, so on and so forth, it brought tears to my eyes, and it was a very emotional movie and again so relatable for so many people and so many people feel pressured into doing that when they think the right time to tell someone is and as for Simon, that all got ruined when his emails were leaked”
Hey. I just want to say thank you so much to this video. I just came out to the world. I told my mom , people that I love “ I am bi “. Thank you so much . Before I feeling like big mountain on my body, and now I’m feeling free so much. Thank you so much.
I hate that I kept crying throughout the movie while I was sitting next to my cousin. I hate people seeing me cry in public so I tried to do it low-key since I couldn't help myself. I absolutely relate to the character Simon, in some ways but it's a really good film! Can't wait for the DVD to come out!
I’m 22 years old and this film has helped me come out as a bisexual male. I’ve known I’ve been bi since I was 6 but for 16 years I’ve tried to convince myself it was all in my head, or I’m in a phase, but I can’t deny who I am just for the sake of being liked or not living the biblical traditional lifestyle
I love this movie........I remember Josh Duhamel is a TV Series call "Vegas" where is stared along side James Caan, Tom Selleck, Dean Cain & Cheryl Ladd..
I thought what the mother said was incredibly touching, but I was pissed at the cursory kiss on the top of the head.....and then she walked out!!! The father's speech, hug and tears were SO much more palpable and supportive. IMVHO
I believe that "Love, Simon" was released at the right time, particularly as the concept [if not understanding] of LGBTI issues is being discussed and commented on in the media [including social media].
Im not apart of lgbtq but something in me was so moved about this movie.. Its not just the fact you are gay.. The acceptance of the family and peers althrough out is so universal.. Watched this at the premiere and i still love it
This is crazy. I watched the movie when it came out with my best friend, their was nobody their mostly cause it was I think a Wednesday. It was cool to get to see it in the big screen just me and my best friend.
after this movie, I started to have the same idea. Why are we the only one who has to come out? Our life is already hard enough struggling to accept who we are and then we have to get through the whole process with our families and friends. and even after we came out we still get bullied. we are also human. I am the same person as the one before I came out. I haven't changed, it's the people around us that's changed.
i'm gay and i'm so inlove with nick robinson. omg! i wish i can meet him in person. and now that they played the song "someday at christmas", i'm now obsessed with it. pls nick. i love u so much. i want to meet u in person 😢😢😢
I LOVE THIS FILM 😭❤ This film is one of my comfort films and it is not available in Netflix India and I HATE THAT!! I really need more general and chilled and sweet LGBTQ+ love stories like this. Let's face it, this is very chilled compared to the rest out there 😂
I think the reason this movie did so well is that it has a wide appeal. It's not just aiming for the LGBTQ audience... Josh Duhamel's father figure speaks to other parents as well. Parents who love their children unconditionally, but still find it hard to process the news that a child of theirs is queer. What parents often need is just time... time to process and accept. This movie does a beautiful job of showing the contrast between his mother who immediately understands and accepts, and his father who wants to... but finds himself struggling with what to say and how to do that.
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The lady who says, “Please help me Jesus!”, deserves an Academy Award.
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agreed
An absolute icon
5 segundos de actuación y convence y lo llena todo
“You get to exhale”
My mom also said the exact words to me when i came out.
You must have a wonderful mother. As do I. My mom said "As long as you are happy, I am happy", which is one of the kindest things that anyone has ever told me
If this loving, sugar-coated film saves a single LGBTI teen anywhere in the World from committing suicide then it has more than fulfilled its promise.
Joseph Carl Breil I totally agree it’s not easy especially in high school
I don’t care that the movie is sugar-coated and a bit corny. That’s not what matters. What matters is that this movie can actually help kids (and adults) get through situations like Simon’s and just as importantly, helps teaches the crucial need for empathy and support from the families and friends of people like Simon. This movie can truly help people with what can be an incredibly difficult and scary situation that is made worse by the fact that it is inherently lonely. That’s why Love, Simon matters and should be remembered.
I would love it
I totally agree with you. I am an older gay male, who did not have this kind of opportunity to say "I am gay". My dad would have thrown me out on my head! Back then you could and most probably would have been beat up, or even killed, and no one would blink an eye. Bullied at school was a every day sporting event, and other kids just laughed. There was a couple times I thought about committing suicide, but each time someone showed up and I had to change my mind, I did not want them to be hurt. I always thought about other people's feelings about me being gay, and just hid everything. But I bottled everything up and to this day still hurts. I eventually made it through to the other side, even though most people made me feel as if I was not good enough for them to be around. Not very many friends here, until I moved from small town in Ohio to Atlanta Georgia. A little freer, Love Simon was filmed in Atlanta and some of the places in the movie I have seen. But I do totally agree with you and I try my best to talk to kids about hanging on and in there. I can and will get better.
Joseph Carl Breil sugar coated sounds like a bit of an insult. I thought it was a bit deeper and more thought provoking than simply sugar-coated,
Was I the only one who was really pissed off at his friends for being assholes and never apologizing
john gleason I mean, Simon really put himself before his close friends, but also, they should know how hard it was for him to come out.
But I didn’t read the book so idk.
Okay yes they could’ve made more of an effort to empathize with his situation, but the fact is he still lied to his closest friends, manipulated them, and set them up for heartbreak. Fear of being outed, while a terrible thing (and I know because I have been outed before), doesn’t completely make up for that. He broke a trust, and that’s a very hard thing to forgive, under any circumstances.
I felt very sorry for Simon but at the same time I also kind of liked that they didnt make a big thing of him being gay. It was like 'I dont care that you're gay you still messed up our lives'. He didnt get special treatment for being gay.
YES! THEY DIDN'T DO THAT IN THE BOOK LIKE WTF?!
I don't think they needed to apologize though. I thought their anger was validated and justified, so there's nothing to apologize for. Sure it wasn't very great, but justified nonetheless.
That scene with his mom was the only the only scene that got my tears to fall
I've been out for years, but in that scene, I actually felt myself "Breathe"
same omg
Nope that scene was good but the dad and Simon pulled me to tears it has so many good scenes do you know what screw it this is the best movie
The Gold Master the dad scene was much more emotional
The dad scene
The mom scene
And coming out to Abby
And the kiss made me cry
I went to watch this movie and the theater was packed with teenagers, at first I thought they would be annoying and disruptive but they actually showed more respect for the movie watching experience than most adults. Also, their reactions to what was happening in the movie made my experience so much better. It moved me to tears to hear this new generation rooting for a gay character. I haven't experienced so much joy watching a movie in a very long time.
When I saw it, it was exactly the same and at the end when Simon and Bram kissed all the teenagers burst into applause and started cheering at the scene and it was such a beautiful moment
J G, I have the great joy of working with youth every day, and you are SO right. They are our hope for the future, and if we give them the freedom they deserve, that future is beautiful.
how old are you? just curious.
I loved that it just felt like a teen movie that anyone could watch. I could feel the whole audience smiling and there were a lot of older people in the audience. When Bram and Simon kissed I think that's when everyone went batshit, but the coming out scenes people were crying. Definitely an emotional rollercoaster, but would watch many times again
Nadia Bhatti .... I hear ya. It's actually my new tradition... i watch love simon every Saturday morning. It's great to laugh and cry to.
i love this movie so much. at the end, the entire theatre was cheering, crying, and giving a standing ovation, and that’s an experience i’ll never forget. after seeing this movie, i left the theatre and - for the first time in a long time - i had such an amazing sense of pride towards being queer. this is an important movie. this is a needed movie. giving kids the representation they deserve is so important.
yes! PRIDE ALWAYS!!
same!!!!!!! The movie was great and I literally don’t have any tears left😂 it’s my hands down all time favorite movie! I need to watch it again!❤️
yes!! i remember just looking around and seeing everyone just tearing up and clapping. it was beautiful
At the end my friends and I were the only loud ones and the rest of the people sounded like they werent even therr
Now that is what i like to call a movie and support
Jennifer Garner scene was literally so emotional for me. My mom wasn't as supportive in the beginning and she has come such a long way but looking back at when I came out I wish my mom told me that. I really did feel like I finally got to breathe for the first time. Also god why am I such an ugly crier.
Ditto!
we're all ugly criers. Nick Robinson is the exception. He's so cute
I also found that particular scene very emotional. She said something about him going his own way now or doing this on his own. And it was only when I heard her say that, I realized that that was one of the most painful things for me about coming out. That I had to do it on my own. That I was somehow different and separate from my family. They didn't know anything about those experiences.
Fluffy123: Excellent. I honestly never thought of it THAT way. Scarey to go your own way. MAYBE that is why Simon is crying in that scene. That is something I just realized. My sister acts like she knows everything just because she reads on topics like this. Reading is different from experiencing.
I cried when Josh Duhamel started crying in the movie
When the mom cries, "Oh God, help me Jesus, please", it's one of the truly funniest moments in a movie I've seen in a long time. Wonderful!!
roflol (>L
Josh's speech always brings me to tears because I know I'll never get that, my dad will never accept me. It feels like I'm sort of getting that with his speech and that he's caring so much about his son. It's so important to me.
LifeLifewithLov
LifeLifewithLove ❤️❤️❤️ From what I’m reading in the comments, you’re definitely not alone. I don’t know how old you are but you never know what the future holds. The only thing that matters is that you love and accept yourself and do your best to surround yourself with people who will love and accept you the way you are. Because you deserve that and you are worth loving. If you can’t get it from your parents then find it somewhere else. If you’re still young then don’t give up hope on your dad just yet. Even the most hardcore parents have come around eventually. You will find power with the people who know what you’re going through. If you don’t have someone to talk to for help, there are many places to get support on how to deal with your parents. Whatever you do, don’t walk this path alone. I hope you find all the love and acceptance you deserve 🌈
gulegardiner You never know, mate, you never know...
No matter what, he's your dad and he loves you, so please remember that. Give him time, give him respect, give him the freedom to come to terms with his own feelings, and one day he might well accept you openly for who you are. It can happen, it really can.
Don't give up hope, my friend, and stay awesome.
I hope next year it'll get an Oscar Nomination. It deserves ar least one
My 2 teen daughters came out as bisexual and pansexual to me this past year so we all went to see the movie together as a family because I felt it was so important to show my children that it’s acceptable and it’s ok and I’m 100% their biggest supporter. It started many beautiful conversations between us that I’m so grateful for. My kids have been raised since they were toddlers to know that love is love and they are free to be with anyone they want and we have been to rallies and they know my feelings about being LGBTQ. So it broke my heart to hear my middle daughter tell me she was so nervous to come out to me in case I didn’t love her anymore 😭😭 and that shocked me more than her telling me she was bisexual! It never occurred to me that even with LGBTQ supportive parents that it’s still hard for kids to come out to them. All kids just want love, acceptance and approval from their parents so I can see why it would cause anxiety. It just really hurt my heart to the core that she thought, even for the briefest moment, that I could possibly take my love away from her because of who she is. She is more open about her feelings now since the movie came out. I feel like in a sense it gave LGBTQ kids permission to talk publicly and openly about their sexuality. It’s not taboo and hush hush anymore and this movie really paved the way for a lot of teens (and their parents) dealing with coming out 🌈❤️👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨
Thank you KL for being who you are. You are awesome!
I agree about that moment in the movie after he comes out, it was so powerful and nice to see a parent accepting their child and not pushing them away. Also such a great movie.
Many celebrities have sponsored free screenings of this film in places where it might not be fully accepted or appreciated. This is an awesome way to pay it forward for those gay celebrities who are now very successful.
This terrific film needs to be seen by as many people as possible. Take a friend or tell a friend and enjoy a wonderful experience.
Greg Berlanti is just amazing in what he produces...
I watched this at the theaters and it was so sweet and it made me very emotional, the most emotional parts for me was when his mom was telling him that she still loves him and the part when his dad hugs him. Amazing movie💙💙
I loved this movie! I didn't expect to wallop me when Simon (spoil alert) had that living room moment with his mom. HOLY! It took me back to when I came out to my mom who sadly passed six months ago. I was like feeling her right there with me in the theater again. I truly loved watching this film and planned to see it again soon.
A movie for all even if your not gay because we have all been through similar events just like the charters love love Simon !
This movie changed me for the better. I will never forget watching it. I was almost crying the entire move because all the scenes were so powerful and I could actually feel the pain of being outed.
Okay,Is it just me or does anyone else thinks Gus kenworty looks like Rob stark?
Nuzhat Sayara 65 people (including me) agree
OMG! I was thinking the same!!
And youre bangladeshi omg never thought this would happen
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@@nuzhatsayara4370 on a gay films details video I'm seeing a bengali....jnina kmn jno ekta santii🤦
This was the movie I waited my whole life for
I had mixed emotions about this film. I loved it and it was wonderful to see my own experiences represented like that. But at the same time I also felt kind og sad that I didn't have a film like that when I came out more than ten years ago. I wish I wouldn't have had to feel so lonely.
“I’m heterosexual.” “Oh god help me please!”
Nick Robinson is so cute .
I just wrote what YOU wrote just before I saw what you wrote! Coincidence. He's so lovely. Great actor. See him in "Kings of Summer". Adorable
Josh Duhamel, however, is one sexy ass fox!! Even with the graying hairline.
Nick Robinson is so beautiful. He simply expresses so much sadness, happiness and...well, all of it in his facial expressions and eyes. Excellent actor (he's straight but still perfect actor) Oh my God! I died. Wish my mother said this to ME. Never happened. Need I go on? So happy for young teens nowadays having supportive mothers like this. I know it's a work of fiction, but this scene is so real. He's so cute and is scared people are going to treat him differently as he reveals later to his best friend. I totally related to that part.
mickeymouse2able the fact that Nick Robinson was able to portray this character so well was just astonishing to me and he’s played some tough roles too for example he had to play a drug addict in a film called Being Charlie not many actors/actresses have that acting gift of portraying different and difficult characters in movies and television shows and are able to pull it off, Jared Leto, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and a few other that come to mind are also capable to play different and difficult characters and pull it off... I give props to Nick Robinson as to be the youngest actor that I’ve seen to have this acting gift, I was a theater kid in high school and I played some different characters, and I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t easy but I managed, but these actors/actresses make it look so easy going from action to comedy to drama to horror...
Yes! They make it look so easy. I like old movies (Turner Classic Movies) and old movie documentaries. Whenever anyone talks about Fred Astaire they say he worked endlessly making sure every movement was well orchestrated. The final result if you see any of his movies is him looking so at ease and looking like he's just having fun and improvising. Dancers make it look so easy. Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers (under rated!!). They make it look so easy.
What I love about Nick Robinson is that he's so funny without meaning to be. I saw "Being Charlie" and "Kings of Summer". So sweet, cute and funny and then he can turn on the pathos.
I also loved Timothy Chalamat in "Call me by Your Name". The final shot of his face was priceless!! Reminded me of Greta Garbo in the last shot of "Queen Christina". YOU have to figure out what they're thinking.
These actors are dreams
I have 2 sons. They are still very young, but one is clearly gay. I can't wait for the day he is old enough to tell him that I love him just the way he is [the way God made him].
What a silly silly Statement.
Villa you are clueless but this father is clued in.
Wow. Just wow. This is beyond stupid
Charles Bars, a father unconditionally loving his son and accepting him is stupid? HUH?
KG2018 him saying one is clearly gay is bothering me. Just sounds stupid
Omg I just watch this movie ...couldn't stop crying ! forever will love this movie
I just saw the movie and completely fell in love with it. It exceeded my expectations in every way and it's been so long since I ever felt that a movie could impact us in real life in so many positive ways. This movie made me realise that representation matters so much today because it relfects our society for the better and it gives exposure to those who might not understand stories like this because there were nothing like this shown in past films. I think people's lives will be changed after watching this film and it gives me so much hope and joy. Thank you Greg, Nick and everyone who's a part of this production.
Hey I'm from India small cast boy sorry for bad English but I want thanks Simon to give me that courage and best part is that my mom also say that same to me
I love u mama.😂😍😘
I wish they had movies this when I was a teenager. It was rough navigating waters like that and have only u to rely on. It was a great experience, just rough. A movie like this would have made it easier for me. I'm glad teenagers have this.
This movie is so beautiful.❤️That scene with his mother after coming out is way too beautiful. It touches everyone's heart
I love the movie!!! Love from Portugal
I was watching this movie yesterday on my computer, and it was like 2 am, so I couldn't make much noise. I was crying my eyes out watching it. Sobbing. And trying to be quiet so I wouldn't wake my parents up. But after the movie ended I *almost* woke them up to come out. Just wish I was brave like Simon.
The Jennifer Garner scene was so powerful to me. It hit me sooo hard I was crying the whole time on that scene. Josh Duhamel scene equally. I really wish I will receive the same acceptance... that day "I can really exhale" ....
Just watched it for the first time a few days ago and I bawled my eyes out during the entire movie. Proud LGBTQ+ member!!!
I watched this last night. At the ferris wheel scene and end of the movie, the whole audience cheered, screamed and clapped. This is such an important movie and I think it's going to change alot of people's lives.
beautifull movie that got my tears .Thanks for sharing
Such a wonderful film. I'm 74 and this film brought me to tears for my past and the struggles that kids still go through today. Yes, the "mom/dad I'm straight" bit had me laughing with tears of joy. I've worked to make it better in the liberation movement, but as they say "If we ain't winnin' the fight ain't over!"
This Movie Sums up my life story since 7th grade now in 10th
I watched this film based on my friend’s recommendation when she and her husband watched it. I was going to the movie with no expectations but boy, I cried my eyes out. It’s a great film with a great message. You deserved to be love, no matter who or what you are. ❤️
This movie made me cry and I cannot cry
I got the DVD about three weeks ago and I have watched it four times. What an excellent film! The writing, the direction, the cinematography and, especially, the acting, is simply superb! The soundtrack is also fantastic! I am so grateful that such a film can be made in these times! I hope it will have a continuing, positive impact for LGBTQ people, especially teens, and for all people of goodwill everywhere.
The interview looks like Richard Madden
An amazing, beautiful, powerful movie.
That scene with simon and his mother is the best in the entire movie but overall the movie was so great I think I will never be tired of watching it
I’m in tears after I see this interview my god such a good movie
Loved the film - twice!
I was never a fan of Josh as an actor but he was great as Simon's dad. He used humor to avoid serious situations but he loved his son so much and it made him sad that his son even thought that it would matter to him.
I saw the movie yesterday and I loved it .
I LOVED this movie, I didn't come out in high school, just after, but it was so relatable, and yeah the scene with Jennifer garner, I was done, wrecked crying my eyes out. I will own this movie
I watched this movie and came out to my mum, she was much like Simons mum. I then came out to my dad he threw me out the house, but then after about a week he welcomed me home. He’s not totally come around yet but he does say he still loves me. I would just like to say thank you for this movie. It’s been two years now and I feel more myself than I have ever been in my life m.
She’s is one of my favorite actress, and this was the best scene ever!!!!!!!
"You get to exhale now....." Perfect.
I’m literally in tears
I hope this gets a sequel it’s so good
I loved this movie. It was so good.
I am 34 years old and not out, I feel like I lost so much in my life by not being able to be myself all those years, although living in London in the past ten years away from family and being able to be more myself here in London, is still so hard not being able to talk about my life with my family and friends when I go back home for visit, they keep trying to hook me up with girl and at 34 I already passed the age when most of my friends my age are married. My birthday was just last month and I actually felt sad becoming 34 and still in closed. If you not gone through it yourself you don't know how hard every day can be
matt & LDN I hope so much you'll be able to dig deep, and find the courage to finally Exhale Matt.
I live outside of London. And the day I finally came out and embraced who I always was--all along, but was finally able to show the real me, to all my friends And Family. Was the day that I found inner peace, and a bigger part of myself that I never knew existed, just came into being, from that moment onward - - I was changed for sure. I wish so much the same kind of peace for you too mate! Much Love.. It's your time to be free, to breathe and exhale! I believe in you Matt! =)
I wish I could tell you some advice. I'm also 34 - birthday was in April - and I came out to much less than a handful of people. I'm not really hiding the topic, I instead hide my whole person. I barely go out, I have no-one I can talk to in a truly meaningful way (including my family) and although I've been living in London, as well, for the past 2 years, I'm stuck in the same place where I was decades ago... I guess I'm still afraid to own myself which, strangely, I attribute to many things but my sexuality. I should be able to deal with them but something keeps me from doing so.
I don't have anything to cheer you up unless you count something as unhelpful as knowing that there are others slowly drifting away in similarly built boats.
Khy Maaren I wish I could just reach through the screen and give you guys a big hug! Hope you're feeling a bit better inside, now that you have come out to a few close friends or people you can trust? I think I can understand where you're coming from about not being able "own yourself" as a person. If you ever feel like talking to a stranger, who cares, and wouldn't mind talking in a meaningful way, feel free to email me any time! I'll reply back right away, I'm such a night owl, my thoughts keeps wandering, and I hardly sleep, so I'm always awake contemplating everything in life.
So, here's my email, in case you wanted to shoot me a message about what's on your mind! =]
(( Ushakasurfer25@gmail.com))
matt & LDN and Khy Maaren: I'm older than both of you combined, didn't come out until your age, and want to share this with you. Everyone's coming out story is different. No one can tell you what is best for you, because your circumstances are unique to you. Not everyone is in a situation where they CAN come out. While it takes courage to come out, it also takes courage to remain in the closet and live your life as best as you can. It takes courage not to give up. Remember that you are loved and capable of loving.
You can be loved and respected and accomplish much living behind a mask. But there is a cost of doing business. And that is the doubts that you have about yourself. Deep down inside, I wondered whether people loved and respected the mask - or me, Whether it was me or the mask that accomplished all those good things. Even wondered who would accept my love and respect if they knew I was gay. Those doubts and guilt are perfectly natural when you are living behind a mask. Don't feel guilty. Understand that and deal with it.
It's like spending your life breathing through a straw. You get the oxygen you need to stay alive, but you never get to breathe free. It takes courage.
Your life journey is your own and only you know IF it is safe to come out, and when. I met someone to share my life with when I was 33, but still never came out at work, and only this past week came out to a bunch of my college fraternity brothers who saw my name in a newspaper article, googled me, saw I had earlier been mentioned in an article in a gay newspaper as being an openly gay elected public official.
How they approached this was amazing.
I got an e-mail Sunday from one of my fraternity brothers - with another dozen copied - saying they had seen the first article, and someone had seen the other in "the Blade," congratulating me on my election and wondering what I had been up to for the past 48 years. Mentioning the name of the gay newspaper was their way of bringing up the subject without actually bringing up the subject. That, to me, was extraordinarily kind, because it was all very awkward. I had been their brother for four years in college, but had never shared my true self in that time.
So I e-mailed him back saying I'd give him a call and catch everyone up, but I was taking requests: did they want my story chronologically, or did they want the coming out part first? I took a deep breath and pushed "send."
The e-mails and phone calls started, and everyone wanted to get together. They wanted pictures of me and my partner. They wanted to meet him. We shared our life stories, Tears were shed. They were my brothers then when we were young and are my brothers now, when we are old.
Only you know what path you can take, but let me share the wisdom I have gained on my journey: the greatest gift you can give someone is letting them know they are loved and capable of loving. You ARE loved and You ARE capable of loving. If you can't come out, or if it is not yet time to come out, find someone to talk to. Someone with whom you can safely share your journey and your struggle. It need not be another gay person. Just someone who will listen. If you are out to your friends and not your family, is there one person in the extended family you can trust?
I was where you are pretty much at your age, when a miracle popped into my life and we've been together for 37 years. So remember, you are loved and capable of loving. And remember this, above all: life is too short and too precious not to share.
Now go and live your life. Every day is a gift. Today is a gift. That's why they call it the present.
I'm 26 and I can come out to my friends and to strangers but never to my family as I honestly fear for my life.
I remember watching this film alone in a local theatre where I live. I couldn't keep from sobbing while watching the coming out scenes because they were something I'll never have. My dad's so conservative and very religious that he'll probably kill me if I come out, no kidding. So to see such accepting parents, it hurts, because I feel it's so unfair I'll never be able to exhale in front of mine.
Idge T. *Hugs* mate. I'm sorry you can't share that special moment with your folks. But perhaps someday soon, you'll find someone very special who'll make you feel Worthy. 🤗💓
Aww thank you! I really hope so too. :)
Idge T. You're so welcome, and I definitely believe it will!! I'm a Big believer in Positivism. And I'm sending out some Positive Vibes across the Divide, your way buddy! ((((💓)))) Much Love, and happy new beginnings, close the old chapter-- because your new one is just a pen-stroke away from being written!
Oh wow, what a sweet message! Thank you so much! I'm sending positive vibes your way too! Hope you have an awesome day and you get to cheer up some other people as well
Oh hun. Stay strong.
for me, it wasn’t any of the moments where he physically said the words “i’m gay.” it wasn’t the literal coming out scenes. it was the moments with his parents where they made sure he understood they accepted him. his heartfelt talk with his mom, the teary hug with his dad, they both killed me.
I just finished watching this movie and loved it so much(Actually ended up watching 2 times in a row=)
I loved this movie! It was amazing! I was a sobbing mess at the end and so was everyone else in the theatre everyone clapped and cheered at the end it was just sooo good I loved it!
Zayra Vazquez IK EVERYONE CLAPPED IN MINE TOO and also when they kissed in the car at the end.
The first time I had seen this movie was when a bunch of kids and my psychology teacher went to the theatre to see this movie and then we had a talk in a big circle to talk about the psychology behind everything and the close moments shared, what each and everyone of us thought about the movie, how meaningful it was to each and everyone of us... I said that “the movie was so moving and relatable to kids whose sexual identity is and who they are as a whole is, trapped inside their own body and they are just trying to find a way to tell someone, I was so moved by this movie and it was so inspiring and I hope that this movie will inspire others to come out to their families and tell them the truth, be true to them and to themselves and that’s the most important thing, being true to oneself makes life a whole lot better than just keeping your feelings bottles up because if you bottle up emotions, one day they’ll all be unraveled and there’s nothing anyone can do to stop it... unlike Simon who finally had the courage to come out to his family on Christmas, saying and saying “I’m still me” that changes everything and there’s a whole different outlook on your life and those around you when you know you’re “different” wether your gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, you still want to be loved just the same as you were loved before coming out that’s the most important thing anyone could want and that’s what Simon wants, to be loved the same as before he came out... the certain moments in the movie like coming out to your family, coming out to your friends, being blackmailed, having your private emails leaked on creeksecrets, the Ferris wheel scene, the moment with his mom, the moment with his dad, so on and so forth, it brought tears to my eyes, and it was a very emotional movie and again so relatable for so many people and so many people feel pressured into doing that when they think the right time to tell someone is and as for Simon, that all got ruined when his emails were leaked”
Everybody needs to watch Alex Strangelove on Netflix.
Excellent movie.
Hey. I just want to say thank you so much to this video. I just came out to the world. I told my mom , people that I love “ I am bi “. Thank you so much . Before I feeling like big mountain on my body, and now I’m feeling free so much. Thank you so much.
I Love the movie.
Sweet lord this interviewer is GORGEOUS
Becky great book thanks.
I hate that I kept crying throughout the movie while I was sitting next to my cousin. I hate people seeing me cry in public so I tried to do it low-key since I couldn't help myself. I absolutely relate to the character Simon, in some ways but it's a really good film! Can't wait for the DVD to come out!
I’m 22 years old and this film has helped me come out as a bisexual male. I’ve known I’ve been bi since I was 6 but for 16 years I’ve tried to convince myself it was all in my head, or I’m in a phase, but I can’t deny who I am just for the sake of being liked or not living the biblical traditional lifestyle
I love this movie ❤
The man that play his father is so handsome
I love this movie........I remember Josh Duhamel is a TV Series call "Vegas" where is stared along side James Caan, Tom Selleck, Dean Cain & Cheryl Ladd..
Great film
best movie ever❤
I thought what the mother said was incredibly touching, but I was pissed at the cursory kiss on the top of the head.....and then she walked out!!! The father's speech, hug and tears were SO much more palpable and supportive. IMVHO
I cried during the movie
I lose it every single time she says oh God help me Jesus fucking dying laughing
My god thank you for this beautiful video, MY HEART! ❤️❤️❤️🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
I cried when he told Abby, then when he told his mom and dad AND when he was outed. Gahh i love this movie
Gus is such a good host
Me encantó
I believe that "Love, Simon" was released at the right time, particularly as the concept [if not understanding] of LGBTI issues is being discussed and commented on in the media [including social media].
OMG Gus Kenworthy. The thirst is real.
0:24 is that tyler oakley wtf
Omg it is
Im not apart of lgbtq but something in me was so moved about this movie.. Its not just the fact you are gay.. The acceptance of the family and peers althrough out is so universal.. Watched this at the premiere and i still love it
Such a cute movie!
This is crazy. I watched the movie when it came out with my best friend, their was nobody their mostly cause it was I think a Wednesday. It was cool to get to see it in the big screen just me and my best friend.
my boi started crying during the movie
That's the scene in the movie when I cried too.
THE INTERVIEWER LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE ONE OF THE STARKS IN GAME OF THRONES
Robb Stark
after this movie, I started to have the same idea. Why are we the only one who has to come out? Our life is already hard enough struggling to accept who we are and then we have to get through the whole process with our families and friends. and even after we came out we still get bullied. we are also human. I am the same person as the one before I came out. I haven't changed, it's the people around us that's changed.
I loved the scene where the open father wants to go on Grindr with his son and the son has to school him😝
THE MESSAGE NEEDS TO BE SPREAD OUT RIGHT NOW PLEASE?????
i'm gay and i'm so inlove with nick robinson. omg! i wish i can meet him
in person. and now that they played the song "someday at christmas", i'm now obsessed with it. pls nick. i love u so much. i want to meet u in person 😢😢😢
God I WISH my dad was like Simons dad. When I came out....he acted like I didn't exist.
I LOVE THIS FILM 😭❤ This film is one of my comfort films and it is not available in Netflix India and I HATE THAT!! I really need more general and chilled and sweet LGBTQ+ love stories like this. Let's face it, this is very chilled compared to the rest out there 😂
I think the reason this movie did so well is that it has a wide appeal. It's not just aiming for the LGBTQ audience... Josh Duhamel's father figure speaks to other parents as well. Parents who love their children unconditionally, but still find it hard to process the news that a child of theirs is queer. What parents often need is just time... time to process and accept. This movie does a beautiful job of showing the contrast between his mother who immediately understands and accepts, and his father who wants to... but finds himself struggling with what to say and how to do that.