Best Gay Movies of the 2020s (So Far)

The 2020s are shaping up to be the best decade yet for gay movies. From the recent horror hit Leviticus and the haunting romance of All of Us Strangers to the global popularity of Red, White & Royal Blue, gay stories are arriving with more range, confidence and visibility than ever. These are the best gay films of the 2020s so far – and the decade is still far from over.

All of Us Strangers

All of Us Strangers

2023 Drama, Fantasy, Romance
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.
Femme

Femme

2023 Thriller
Jules, whose life was shattered by a brutal homophobic attack, unexpectedly encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna.
Leviticus
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Leviticus

2026 Horror, Sci-Fi
Two teenage boys, Niam and Ryan, form a secret bond in a repressive small town that offers brief escape from the lives closing in around them. When a violent entity begins stalking them in the form of their deepest desire, they are forced to confront fear, repression and what it truly means to want each other.
The Boys in the Band

The Boys in the Band

2020 Drama
A drunken game at a 1968 party in New York leads to reckoning among seven gay friends.
Doi Boy

Doi Boy

2023 Drama, Romance, Thriller
Sorn, a night worker from Myanmar, seeks a new life as an undocumented refugee in Thailand. Far from home, he becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with a client who is investigating a political activist.
Queer

Queer

2024 Drama, Romance
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.
Young Hearts

Young Hearts

2024 Drama
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.
La Bola Negra
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La Bola Negra

2026 Drama, Romance
Set across three pivotal periods in Spanish history, 1932, 1937 and 2017, the film follows three young gay men whose lives unfold in different generations yet remain deeply connected by shared experiences of love, desire and self discovery. As their stories gradually intertwine across time, unexpected connections emerge, revealing how the struggles, sacrifices and dreams of one generation can resonate through the next.
Firebird

Firebird

2021 Drama, Romance
A handsome, introspective young soldier embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on a Soviet Air Force Base during the height of 1970's Communist rule.
Of an Age

Of an Age

2022 Drama, Romance
During the summer of 1999, a Serbian-born Australian amateur ballroom dancer finds himself in an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with the older brother of a friend.
In from the Side

In from the Side

2022 Drama, Romance
Two devoted men in a struggling gay rugby club engage in a secret affair, balancing their passion with the club's survival.
Fire Island

Fire Island

2022 Comedy, Romance
A group of queer best friends reunite in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of celebration and camaraderie, facing unexpected events that could alter their cherished tradition forever.
Nuovo Olimpo

Nuovo Olimpo

2023 Drama, Romance
Two 25-year-old men meet by chance, fall deeply in love, and are abruptly separated by an unexpected event. For the next thirty years, they hold onto the hope of reuniting.
My Policeman

My Policeman

2022 Drama, Romance
Tom, a policeman, finds himself torn between two worlds of forbidden love. Initially drawn to a schoolteacher, his life takes an unexpected turn when he embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic museum curator.
El Houb (The Love)

El Houb (The Love)

2022 Drama
Moroccan-Dutch Karim returns home to confront his parents about his sexuality, initiating a journey of self-discovery and breaking the silence within his cultural norms.
Plainclothes

Plainclothes

2025 Drama, Romance, Thriller
A promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target.
Bros

Bros

2022 Comedy, Romance
Bobby thrives on no-strings dates and embraces his non-committal lifestyle, until he meets Aaron who turns his world upside down.
Twinless

Twinless

2025 Comedy, Drama
Two young men cross paths in a twin bereavement support group. What begins as awkward small talk between two strangers gradually turns into a raw and unexpected friendship. As they navigate the blurry line between healing and holding on, their bond becomes a lifeline neither saw coming.
Good Grief

Good Grief

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Marc's life unravels after his husband's sudden death, prompting a soul-searching trip to Paris with his friends, where they confront truths about themselves and their relationships.
Your Name Engraved Herein

Your Name Engraved Herein

2020 Drama, Romance
Amid Taiwan's 1987 transition from martial law, Jia-han and Birdy navigate love amid family pressures and social stigma.
Norwegian Dream

Norwegian Dream

2023 Drama, Romance
A 19-year-old Polish immigrant working at a fish factory in Norway develops feelings for a colleague. Their budding relationship is tested when a strike erupts among the Polish workers, challenging their bond and solidarity with their coworkers.
Free at Heart
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Free at Heart

2025 Drama, Romance
Sebastian’s life is turned upside down when his family takes in Kolja, the son of his father’s late girlfriend. The two discover they are brothers, and what begins as a strong bond soon grows into forbidden love. Their secret is eventually exposed, forcing the family to confront the judgment of their small-town community.
Supernova

Supernova

2020 Drama, Romance
Sam and Tusker journey across England in their RV, cherishing their time together as Tusker battles dementia, exploring their past and confronting the uncertainties of their future in this heartfelt journey.
Lie with Me

Lie with Me

2022 Drama, Romance
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.
The Inspection

The Inspection

2022 Drama
A young, Black gay man, rejected by his mother and facing a bleak future, joins the Marines, determined to succeed in a system stacked against him.
Spoiler Alert

Spoiler Alert

2022 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Michael and Kit's love story takes a heartbreaking twist with Kit's devastating terminal cancer diagnosis.
Lonesome

Lonesome

2022 Drama
Casey, fleeing a small-town scandal, finds unexpected connection with Tib in Sydney, as both men navigate their newfound relationship.