Top 100 Gay Films
Our Top 100 Greatest Gay Films – a mix of award winners and fan favorites. This definitive list celebrates the very best of gay cinema, from groundbreaking classics to unforgettable modern hits.
- 2023
- Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Directed by Andrew Haigh
In a London tower block, screenwriter Adam's solitary existence is disrupted by a fateful meeting with enigmatic neighbor Harry. Their growing connection pulls Adam into uncharted emotional territory, prompting him to revisit his childhood home.
- 2005
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Ang Lee
In 1963 Wyoming, cowboys Ennis and Jack forge a secret and profound bond while working on a sheep farm. Their forbidden love defies societal expectations, unfolding amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Brokeback Mountain.
- 2017
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Luca Guadagnino
17-year-old Elio Perlman spends his days at his family's Italian villa. When Oliver, a 24-year-old American scholar, arrives for a summer internship, their shared days unfold into a transformative journey of awakening desire.
- 2023
- Comedy, Romance
- Directed by Matthew López
The son of the US President develops a secret romance with a British Prince.
- 2018
- Drama
- Directed by Joel Edgerton
The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.
- 2004
- Drama
- Directed by Gregg Araki
Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.
- 1991
- Drama
- Directed by Gus Van Sant
Two best friends living on the streets of Portland embark on a journey of self-discovery, testing their relationship along the way.
- 2017
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Francis Lee
In Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby, a solitary sheep farmer drowning his frustrations in alcohol and intimate encounters, has his world shaken by the arrival of Gheorghe, a migrant worker from Romania hired for lambing season.
- 2024
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Lee reflects on his life in Mexico City, surrounded by American expatriate college students and bar owners scraping by on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. His focus narrows on his pursuit of a young man named Allerton, inspired by Adelbert Lewis Marker.
- 2022
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Olivier Peyon
After 35 years, an author returns to his hometown of Cognac to promote a distillery and confront memories of his first love. Revisiting familiar people and places stirs deep emotions from his past.
- 2014
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Daniel Ribeiro
Leonardo, a blind teenager, experiences a transformative journey towards independence when Gabriel enters his life, altering his relationships and perspective on the world.
- 1993
- Drama
- Directed by Jonathan Demme
A man with HIV seeks justice after being wrongfully dismissed by his law firm, finding an unlikely ally in a small-time, homophobic lawyer.
- 1999
- Drama, Thriller
- Directed by Anthony Minghella
In the late 1950s New York, underachiever Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve the spoiled millionaire playboy Dickie Greenleaf. When the mission fails, Ripley resorts to extreme measures.
- 2024
- Drama
- Directed by Anthony Schatteman
Elias discovers a deep attraction to his new neighbor, Alexander, realizing he's experiencing love for the first time. Amidst mixed signals from friends and family, Elias strives to understand his feelings and prove himself worthy of Alexander's affection.
In a London tower block, screenwriter Adam's solitary existence is disrupted by a fateful meeting with enigmatic neighbor Harry. Their growing connection pulls Adam into uncharted emotional territory, prompting him to revisit his childhood home.
In 1963 Wyoming, cowboys Ennis and Jack forge a secret and profound bond while working on a sheep farm. Their forbidden love defies societal expectations, unfolding amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Brokeback Mountain.
17-year-old Elio Perlman spends his days at his family's Italian villa. When Oliver, a 24-year-old American scholar, arrives for a summer internship, their shared days unfold into a transformative journey of awakening desire.
The son of the US President develops a secret romance with a British Prince.
The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.
Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.
Two best friends living on the streets of Portland embark on a journey of self-discovery, testing their relationship along the way.
In Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby, a solitary sheep farmer drowning his frustrations in alcohol and intimate encounters, has his world shaken by the arrival of Gheorghe, a migrant worker from Romania hired for lambing season.
Lee reflects on his life in Mexico City, surrounded by American expatriate college students and bar owners scraping by on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. His focus narrows on his pursuit of a young man named Allerton, inspired by Adelbert Lewis Marker.
After 35 years, an author returns to his hometown of Cognac to promote a distillery and confront memories of his first love. Revisiting familiar people and places stirs deep emotions from his past.
Leonardo, a blind teenager, experiences a transformative journey towards independence when Gabriel enters his life, altering his relationships and perspective on the world.
A man with HIV seeks justice after being wrongfully dismissed by his law firm, finding an unlikely ally in a small-time, homophobic lawyer.
In the late 1950s New York, underachiever Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve the spoiled millionaire playboy Dickie Greenleaf. When the mission fails, Ripley resorts to extreme measures.
Elias discovers a deep attraction to his new neighbor, Alexander, realizing he's experiencing love for the first time. Amidst mixed signals from friends and family, Elias strives to understand his feelings and prove himself worthy of Alexander's affection.