Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

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Hot Legs

1995 Drama, Thriller

Tim holds Dave, the man he once love in high school captive, the same man who beat up and humiliated him when they were teenagers, now Tim want answers for the betrayal that ends up badly.

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Kid Fish

2018 Drama

Hugo and Ernesto's encounter in a cave evolves into a complex love affair, as Hugo navigates his deepening feelings while Ernesto remains entangled with another woman.

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Open Mic

2018 Drama, Musical, Romance

A young homeless man, disillusioned with his life, identity, and music, forms a connection that compels him to confront each of these challenges head-on.

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Balloon

2019 Drama, Fantasy

After becoming the subject of a viral video, Sam's high school survival seems bleak - until he uncovers his own superhuman abilities.

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Man and Boy

2010 Drama

A father's vigilante act after his son's alleged assault leaves a suspected pedophile dead, blurring lines of justice and vengeance in a high-rise community.

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Hey You

2019 Drama

Two men's casual encounter sparks deeper questions beyond roles as they navigate expectations and personal desires.

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How to Say I Love You at Night

2020 Drama, Thriller

Benny and Paul, two young men on their first date, navigate its complexities, culminating in a significant revelation from one of them.

Fuccbois

2019 Drama, Thriller

Ace and Miko desperately want to become famous actors, but it seems the universe has a different plan for their lives.

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Sailor

1998 Fantasy

A teenager adores his sailor friend, dreaming of exotic lands and starry skies. As his fantasies grow, the excitement of seeing his friend again turns to anxiety.

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Poster Boy

2018 Drama, Thriller

When the victim of a violent hate attack joins a gay gun club, he finds himself caught between two rival gay rights activists seeking to manipulate his story for their own agendas - one the club's charismatic leader, the other his domineering partner.

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Angel in the Toilet

1999 Comedy

Entering a restroom, a young man finds himself pursued by another man interested in him, embarking on a fable about an angel residing in the restroom, offering love to lost souls.

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The Things You Think I’m Thinking

2017 Drama, Romance

A black male burn survivor and amputee embarks on his first date with a non-disabled man since his accident.

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Plus. Minus.

2019 Drama

An aspiring drag queen creates a world out of desolated motel rooms with the guy he met online.

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Other Black Boys

2019 Drama

Upon the arrival of an old friend, a queer, black college student must confront the facades he maintains within his various relationships.

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My Own Life

2019 Drama

Ian is a withdrawn teenager struggling to understand who he truly is. Guided by the only companion he can rely on - an imaginary friend - he begins a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, finding the courage to confront his fears and embrace his identity.

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Oasis

2016 Drama

An introverted teenager faces a dilemma after capturing a charming backpacker naked in a caravan shower block. He must decide whether to safeguard his prized secret or preserve his cherished friendship.

The Catholic School

2021 Drama

In late September 1975, a renowned Catholic school in Rome for sheltered, upper-middle-class boys is attacked in what became known as the Circeo Massacre. The film examines what triggered the violence.

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Take Off Your Clothes

2012 Documentary

A man pays a poor Cuban to take his clothes off.. and more.

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It’s Consuming Me

2012 Drama, Romance

Caught in memories of what could have been, one struggles to move forward while losing grip on reality.

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Out Now

2005 Drama

Tom, a Bavarian teenager, struggles with his homosexuality in a small town. After discovering Nikias, a school bully, secretly engaging in gay relationships, Tom confronts his own desires and the complexities of teenage identity in a conservative community.

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Toothbrush

2024 Drama

A drunken stag night prompts an attempt to rekindle a relationship.

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The Storm

2017 Drama

Léo fantasizes about his weather forecaster. His obsession may be realized when he meets Luca. The night they spend together will take them through both desires and doubts that last into the early morning hours.

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Sweat

2018 Drama

When Mullen opened the door to let in Christen, he believed he was simply helping out a friend of a friend who needed a short break.

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Tell Me How

2018 Drama, Romance

As Matt initiates a romantic relationship with Damien, they both embark on a tumultuous journey to defend their love, questioning whether it will ultimately be reciprocated.

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Citrus & Moan

2016 Documentary

Citrus: The first time I told a boy I loved him. Moan: The time I moaned another crushes name during an intimate moment.

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Dirty Magazines

2008 Comedy, Drama

A mother's discovery under her son's bed sparks a surprising relationship shift.

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Follower

2009 Drama

A chance encounter alters the lives of two boys forever, prompting them to confront their identities and aspirations amidst unexpected circumstances.