Gay Movies from Salzgeber - Gay Films Matter

Kaboom

2010 Comedy, Sci-Fi

A college freshman experiences prophetic dreams that reveal a mysterious and unsettling truth about his classmates, thrusting him into a supernatural journey of self-discovery and revelation.

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2016 Drama

Tim, a reserved 16-year-old athlete with remarkable brilliance and talent, finds himself teetering on the edge as the pressure mounts, pushing him to the brink where human limits blur into the point of no return.

The Swimmer

2021 Comedy, Drama

A sportsman confronts discrimination in the world of sports and learns to accept and love himself as a gay man.

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Cappuccino

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jérémie, a closeted teenager, navigates his budding desires and his family while exploring new a relationship and self-discovery.

Sublime

2022 Drama

Manuel lives in a small coastal town and plays bass in a band with his best friends, including Felipe, with whom he shares an unbreakable bond. However, their friendship faces a critical test.

Lazy Eye

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Passions reignite and secrets unravel when a graphic designer reconnects with a lost love for a weekend tryst in Joshua Tree.

Freak Show

2017 Comedy, Drama

Billy Bloom, navigating an ultra-conservative high school, challenges societal norms by running for homecoming queen, embracing his identity and sparking change.

Mulligans

2008 Drama, Romance

Two college friends journey home, where one's mistake threatens to tear apart a family with irreversible consequences.

Breaking Fast

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mo, a practicing Muslim in West Hollywood, finds unexpected connection with Kal during Ramadan, navigating life post-heartbreak.

In the Name Of

2013 Drama, Thriller

Adam, a conflicted priest, grapples with desire and faith when he tries to help a troubled teen, confronting suppressed emotions.

Before Stonewall

1984 Documentary

The history of the Gay and Lesbian community before the Stonewall riots sets the stage for the early struggles and triumphs of the gay rights movement.

Friends Forever

1986 Drama

Sixteen-year-old Kristian struggles to adjust to his new school in Copenhagen. He befriends two very different boys: nonconformist Henrik and bullying clique leader Patrick, who Kristian discovers is gay.

Mala Noche

1986 Drama

Walt is obsessed with a young illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English and finds Walt strange and undesirable. This is a tale of unrequited love.

Story of a Bad Boy

1999 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

Seventeen-year-old Pauly is a closeted high school kid with big dreams. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to excel in the band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to the new student teacher.

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Little Death

1995 Drama

Paul's family confronts tensions as he deals with his dying father and personal insecurities.

The Strong Ones

2019 Drama, Romance

While visiting his sister in a remote town in southern Chile, Lucas meets Antonio, a boatswain on a local fishing boat. As their romance blossoms against the backdrop of the misty coastline, the two men must confront the tides that threaten to pull them apart.

Patrik, Age 1.5

2008 Comedy, Drama

A Swedish gay couple's adoption plans take a surprising turn when they meet their new 15-year-old son, challenging their expectations and fostering understanding.

On the Go

2023 Comedy, Drama

Milagros embraces her carefree youth in the final years of her fertility, while Jonathan turns to Grindr to cope with abandonment issues. Their journey unfolds like a delirious road movie filled with music, guided by a mysterious mermaid who steers their course.

I Am Jonas

2018 Drama, Mystery, Romance

At 14, Jonas meets Nathan, a captivating yet enigmatic young man who helps him navigate the confusion and challenges of discovering his sexuality. But as their connection deepens, Jonas begins to uncover a troubling and dangerous side to his new companion. Years later, now confident and self assured, Jonas remains haunted by the events of that formative encounter.

A Bigger Splash

1973 Documentary, Drama

Semi-fictionalized documentary biopic of British artist David Hockney. After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends. Titled after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'.

Longhorns

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1982, a Texas University student explores his curiosity about male fantasies by seeking out an openly gay student on campus, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Naked As We Came

2012 Drama

Love, loss, and hope collide against a tranquil backdrop, prompting reflection on dreams and their fulfillment.

Silent Youth

2012 Drama, Romance

Captures the quieter moments of a coming-out story, focusing on the awkward silences and tentative connections between two young men navigating their feelings for each other.

Floating Skyscrapers

2013 Drama, Romance

A young man navigates his emerging homosexuality while his girlfriend desperately tries to hold onto him.

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On the Road

2025 Drama, Thriller

Veneno, a rebellious drifter who survives on fleeting encounters with truckers, persuades Muñeco, a guarded driver, to take him on a long haul across northern Mexico. As desire and trust slowly grow between them, Veneno’s dark past resurfaces, threatening to destroy them both.

Lilting

2014 Drama, Romance

After a young man of Chinese-Cambodian heritage passes away, his isolated mother and his four-year male partner, who share no common language, struggle through their grief together.

Hidden Away

2014 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim navigates loneliness and uncertainty after fleeing deportation, searching for belonging and stability.