Closet Monster puts a heavy emphasis on identity struggles, focusing predominantly on the protagonist's sexuality as the main driver of the plot. Character depth sometimes takes a backseat to symbolic representation and social messaging. It often feels like the personal journey is subordinate to the themes, resulting in a sense of forced narrative relevance for its 'woke' topics.

The film doesn't just depict coming-of-age struggles; it casts traditional family dynamics in a negative light, often painting the father character as a source of repression. Masculinity and conventional values are frequently associated with trauma and dysfunction, while the ultimate liberation comes from rejecting these norms.

Alternative or more traditional viewpoints are mainly presented as obstacles to overcome. There's little sincere engagement with other perspectives; dissenters are depicted as antagonists or products of ignorance, leaving hardly any room for genuine pluralism or debate within the story.