Gay Movies from Strand Releasing

Mysterious Skin

2004 Drama

Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.

Holding the Man

2015 Drama, Romance

A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.

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.

The Way He Looks

2014 Drama, Romance

Leonardo, a blind teenager, experiences a transformative journey towards independence when Gabriel enters his life, altering his relationships and perspective on the world.

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.

Stranger by the Lake

2013 Drama, Thriller

At a gay beach, Franck seeks love and forms an uneasy bond with Henri. When Franck encounters Michel, a potential love interest who harbors a dark secret, he faces a moral dilemma about pursuing a relationship despite Michel's troubling past.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

Sauvage

2018 Drama

Leo, a young man selling his body, searches for love and a future beyond the streets, driven by longing and uncertainty.

North Sea Texas

2011 Drama, Romance

A teenage boy navigates the complexities of young love and desire, fixating on a neighbor whose presence becomes an obsession and a source of profound longing.

Wild Reeds

1994 Drama

Two partners face divergent paths as their fates unfold in unexpected ways.

The Cakemaker

2017 Drama, Romance

A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem to find the family of his deceased lover, embarking on a journey of closure and emotional discovery.

Yossi & Jagger

2002 Drama, Romance

Romance blossoms between two soldiers stationed at an Israeli outpost on the Lebanese border, amid tensions and duty.

Closet Monster

2015 Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A determined teenager, driven by creativity, seeks to break free from his hometown and confront the haunting memories of his tumultuous childhood.

The Edge of Heaven

2007 Drama

A Turkish man travels to Istanbul in search of the daughter of his father's former girlfriend, embarking on a journey of discovery.

Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997 Drama, Romance

Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.

For a Lost Soldier

1992 Drama, Romance

Set in the Netherlands at the end of WWII, this touching story explores the complex relationship between a soldier and a displaced, lonely adolescent boy, told through flashbacks.

High Tide

2024 Drama, Romance

Undocumented Brazilian immigrant Lourenço seeks meaning in the vibrant queer community of Provincetown. As summer draws to a close, he embarks on a passionate and unexpected romance with Maurice.

Proteus

2003 Drama, Romance

Set in early 18th century South Africa, a black prisoner and a Dutch sailor defy societal norms and endure hardships to maintain their love.

Miles

2016 Comedy, Drama

A kid from middle America joins the girls' volleyball team to secure a scholarship, challenging societal norms.

Burlesk King

1999 Drama

Harry, son of an abusive American father and Filipina mother, escapes to Manila seeking vengeance. Working as a macho dancer, he forms a supportive circle of friends and confronts his past.

Stonewall

1995 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of LGBTQ+ individuals strive for dignity and respect as they navigate the early battles of the gay rights movement.

Hustler White

1996 Drama, Romance

Shifts the setting to the modern-day adult entertainment industry, serving as an homage to classic Hollywood cinema.

From Afar

2015 Drama, Romance

Armando's life changes when he meets Elder, a 17-year-old gang leader in Caracas, sparking a transformative connection amidst urban complexities.

Beyond the Walls

2012 Drama, Romance

Paulo's love for Ilir, an Albanian bartender, is tested when Ilir disappears, revealing unexpected challenges in their relationship.

East Palace, West Palace

1996 Drama

Before the 1990s, LGBT individuals in P.R. China faced criminalization. Without legal protections, many engaged in secret encounters, risking police arrests for their personal activities.

Give Me Your Hand

2008 Drama, Romance

Twin 18-year-olds hitchhike to their mother's funeral in Spain, forever altering their lives.

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Departures

2025 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Benji encounters Jake at an airport gate, sensing attraction. Their relationship unfolds through Amsterdam trips and intimacy, revealing complex power dynamics.