Editors' Picks

Discover a handpicked selection of exceptional gay movies and short films chosen by the Gay Films Matter team. These are the gay films we believe stand out amongst many and are well worth watching.

Burning Blue

Burning Blue

2013 Drama, Romance
Two Navy fighter pilots find their lives and careers thrown into turmoil as they navigate a forbidden relationship, grappling with the consequences of their love amidst military constraints and personal ambitions.
The Happy Sad

The Happy Sad

2013 Drama, Romance
Two couples - one black and gay, the other white and heterosexual - navigate intertwined lives in New York City, redefining relationship norms and exploring identity amid shifting dynamics and societal expectations.
Cal

Cal

2013 Drama
Cal returns to riot-torn home city and his dying mother, facing challenges of youth unemployment.
Monster Pies

Monster Pies

2013 Drama, Romance
Mike, long plagued by alienation and loneliness, discovers a world of possibilities when a new boy arrives at his school, stirring unexpected emotions.
Truth

Truth

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller
Caleb's love for Jeremy blurs reality as his past and mental health unravel.
Orange Peel
SHORT FILM

Orange Peel

2022 Drama
Josh is a young footballer close to signing his first professional contract when he is dropped for being gay. The decision forces his father to confront the fallout as their relationship is tested.
Perro Perro

Perro Perro

2025 Comedy, Drama, Romance
During a trip, Juan discovers a mysterious man behaving like a dog, lost and alone. Moved by compassion, he takes the man in, tending to him with food, gentle care, and affection. But Juan’s girlfriend warns him that becoming emotionally involved could have unexpected consequences.
The Cousin
SHORT FILM

The Cousin

2012 Drama
Javier plans to spend a few days at his friend Maxi’s house, but on arrival he learns he will be sharing a room with Maxi’s visiting cousin.
Lúbtha
SHORT FILM

Lúbtha

2019 Drama, Romance
Depicts a teen's struggle with sexuality in 90s Northern Ireland, culminating in a pivotal night of acceptance and love.
The Astronaut Lovers

The Astronaut Lovers

2024 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Arriving in Argentina for a vacation at his family's home, a man reconnects with a childhood friend and finds himself increasingly attracted to him.
Gerontophilia

Gerontophilia

2013 Comedy, Romance
At a old age care home, a male nurse begins to explore his attraction to older men, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal boundaries.
Sunset Lullaby
SHORT FILM

Sunset Lullaby

2025 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
In a future where androids blend seamlessly with humans, they face a mandatory memory wipe every 25 years. On the eve of this reset, Adam spends one last day with his android partner, Noah, grappling with the heartbreak of watching the man he loves slowly forget their life together as the sun sets.
I Wish You All the Best

I Wish You All the Best

2024 Drama
A non-binary teenager, cast out by their parents, sets off on a personal journey, uncovering deep truths about love, friendship, and the meaning of family.
Mars
SHORT FILM

Mars

2021 Drama
Amid the harsh, macho culture of his workplace, Leon’s carefully guarded identity begins to unravel when he meets his literary idol, the openly gay writer Martin McAllen. Their encounter forces Leon to face the truth about who he is and what he’s been hiding.
Meat Raffle
SHORT FILM

Meat Raffle

2025 Comedy, Drama
When a closeted father fears his son might be about to come out as gay, he becomes desperate to reaffirm his own masculinity. His solution? To secretly fix his local pub’s Christmas turkey raffle - a misguided bid to show himself, and everyone else, what a “real man” looks like.
Snails in the Rain

Snails in the Rain

2013 Drama, Romance
In 1989 Tel Aviv, linguistics student Boaz grapples with anonymous love letters that challenge his identity, disrupting his life with his girlfriend.
Floating Skyscrapers

Floating Skyscrapers

2013 Drama, Romance
A young man navigates his emerging homosexuality while his girlfriend desperately tries to hold onto him.
I’m So Excited

I’m So Excited

2013 Comedy, Musical
Passengers on a flight to Mexico City confront internal turmoil amidst external danger, exploring the depths of human anguish and the perilous facets of self-discovery.
Solo

Solo

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller
Manuel and Julio’s passionate romance exposes secrets and fears, blurring lines between truth and deception in a thrilling conclusion.
Just Me
SHORT FILM

Just Me

2018 Drama
Scott gets a visit from Connor which brings his past back to haunt him, but will it change his future?
Back Again
SHORT FILM

Back Again

2015 Drama
After two years apart, Alex returns home to reunite with his childhood best friend Jordi during San Juan night. Alex longs to rekindle something more, while Jordi seems unwilling to revisit what they once had.
Eroddity(s)

Eroddity(s)

2014 Drama, Fantasy, Horror
An anthology film that offers glimpses into the lives of ten gay men, navigating desires and the supernatural.
Ozon: Remastered & Uncut

Ozon: Remastered & Uncut

2022 Compilation
Dive into the twists and transgressive turns of the early short films of auteur director François Ozon.
The Last First Time
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The Last First Time

2025 Drama, Romance
Eduardo, an 18-year-old from a small village in Jalisco, travels to Guadalajara. In this strange city, away from the eyes of his parents, he experiences his first encounters.
Tethered Wings

Tethered Wings

2024 Drama, Romance
On the day of his wedding with Blanche, Paul runs into Joseph, whom he has not seen for fifteen years. At the time, their teenage romance was the subject of very violent homophobic harassment. Right up to the tragic breaking point.
A Blue-Sky
SHORT FILM

A Blue-Sky

2020 Drama
A teenager goes through self-discovery at all-boys boarding school and braces himself to take a chance at love.
The Exchange
SHORT FILM

The Exchange

2023 Drama, Romance
Best friends Mateo and Lucas embark on a night out, which leads to something life-changing for Mateo. Their subsequent physical and personal journey, explores sexuality, friendship, and innocence,